The document discusses state verbs and action verbs. State verbs describe a state of being and are not usually used in the present continuous tense. Some examples of state verbs given are related to senses, sentiments, possession, knowledge, and opinions. Action verbs describe something happening and can be used in the present continuous tense under certain circumstances such as to express an action rather than a state.

1. STATE and ACTION Verbs

2. STATE VERBS (SB, p.105) A state is when something stays the same

3. ACTION VERBS (SB, p.105) An action is when something happens

4. STATE VERBS (SB, p.105) They are NOT used in the present continuous when they describe states. I have a book (  not I’m having a book) This soup tastes of garlic (  not this soup is tasting of garlic…)

10. STATE VERBS (SB, p.105) Some of them may be used in the continuous when they express an action (not a state) HAVE He has a flat in London He’s having a shower

11. STATE VERBS (SB, p.105) THINK He thinks Yamamba girls are skin deep What is he thinking about? (have an opinion) (mental activity)

12. STATE VERBS (SB, p.105) SEE I see what you mean I’m seeing the doctor tomorrow

13. STATE VERBS (SB, p.105) WEIGH He weighs 70 kilos He’s weighing the bag