1. non-continuous verbs

2. There are a number of common non-continuous verbs that are never or rarely used with continuous forms. These verbs fall into a few categories:

3. Mental and Emotional States prefer realize recognize r emember suppose under stand want wish

4. Sense appear hear see seem smell sound taste

5. Communication agree astonish deny disagree impress mean please promise satisfy surprise

6. Other States be belong concern consist contain cost depend deserve fit include involve lack matter need owe own possess

7. There are also a number of verbs that don't take the continuous forms in one meaning but DO take the continuous forms in other meanings. Here are some of the most important:

8. Non-Continuous Meanings feel = 'have an opinion' - He feels he should get a second chance. see = 'understand' - I see what you mean. think = 'have an opinion' - I think we should leave immediately. appear = 'look like' - That appears to be stale. look = 'seem' - It looks impossible! taste = 'have a taste' - That tastes yummy!

9. Continuous Meanings feel = 'feel physically' - I'm feeling awful this afternoon. see = 'visit' - She's seeing a doctor this morning. think = 'use the brain' - He's thinking hard about the problem. appear = 'be on stage / perform' - Jack Daniels is performing at the Paramount tonight. look = 'stare at' - I'm looking at that strange man. taste = 'use the mouth' - The cook is tasting the sauce!