The document discusses the differences between action and non-action verbs. It provides examples of verbs used in the continuous/progressive form (e.g. "is cooking") to illustrate action verbs, and examples without the continuous/progressive form (e.g. "hate") to illustrate non-action verbs. It also gives examples of verbs that can be either action or non-action depending on the context. Finally, it lists sentences containing verbs used incorrectly and asks the reader to find and correct the mistakes.

1. Action verbs
Non-action verbs

2. Action verbs can go in the continuous form.
• He’s chopping an onion.
• We are cooking pasta.
• Claire is grating some cheese.
• They are eating pizza.
• My husband is peeling the potatoes.
• I’m stirring the sauce.
• He’s squeezing an orange to make some juice.

3. Non-action verbs DON’T go in the continuous
form.
• I have a garden at home.
• I hate fast food.
• I prefer healthy food.
• I know the recipe.
• I want a snack, I’m hungry!
• I need some water, I’m thirsty.
• Cholocate tastes good.
• Garlic smells bad.

9. Some verbs have the two possibilities: action
and non-action

10. Some verbs have the two possibilities: action
and non-action

11. Some verbs have the two possibilities: action
and non-action
• I have a new car.
• I’m having a shower
• I have a lot of Friends.
• I’m having a party.
• I have a nice house.
• I’m having lunch in the garden.
• I think sushi is disgusting.
• I’m thinking about what to prepare for dinner.

12. Try to find the mistakes and corect them
• 1 If you want my honest opinion, I’m thinking Donald Trump is a total jerk.
• 2 Actually, this soup is tasting excellent! Did you add some garlic?
• 3 I live in Icod, and I’m having a beautiful house.
• 4 Police! There’s a man on the ground. I was seeing it: that guy hit him.
• 5 I think I’m being addicted to caffeine. I’m needing a coffee!
• 6 Darling, can you get the phone? I have a shower!
• 7 Please put your phones in silence, we have lunch!
• 8 Wow, look at that! You have a new car!
• 9 This restaurant is smelling of burnt oil; I’m finding it disgusting!
• 10 I go to church every Sunday because I’m believing in God.
• 11 It’s a difficult question, give me some time. I’m thinking, be patient!
• 12 Ok, I’ve got it: I’m thinking the correct answer is Paris.
• 13 Of course I was knowing that Paris is the capital of France!
• 14 My TV is broken. I’m needing a new one.
• 15 I hate English! I’m not wanting to go to class anymore!