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Dynamic and state verbs

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  • We use them with continuous or simple forms:
    Dynamic verbs
  • Dynamic or state verb: We prefer doing something more active.
    state verb
  • Dynamic or state verb: We believe it’s importnat to keep the mind active.
    state verb
  • _____ (Helen/need) to go to city centre now?
    Does Helen need
  • Dynamic or state verb: We’re having fish and vegetables.
    dynamic verb
  • Dynamic or state verb: We’re thinking of taking up salsa dancing.
    dynamic verb
  • I really _____ (hate) when my sister borrows my clothes.
    hate
  • Dynamic or state verb: You look wonderful.
    state verb
  • Dynamic or state verb: Today, I’m visiting two sisters
    dynamic verb
  • Paul and Mike are in the shopping centre but they _____ (not shop) for clothes today.
    aren’t shopping
  • We cannot use them with continuous forms:
    state verbs
  • Dynamic or state verb: We have to dogs
    state verb
  • Dynamic or state verb: Raúl usually wins.
    dynamic verb
  • Dynamic or state verb: We’re looking for a new hobby.
    dynamic verb
  • Dynamic or state verb: We know it’s important to eat well.
    state verb
  • Can you call in fifteen minutes? I _____ (have) lunch right now.
    I’m having
  • Dynamic or state verb: We like trying out new things.
    state verb
  • _____ (never/send) text messages to my mum.
    I never
  • Dynamic or state verb: We get up early every day.
    dynamic verb
  • What _____ (you/think) of their new video clip?
    do you think
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