1. Stative verbs

2. What are stative verbs? As we know now, * stative verbs are those verbs which describe a state or condition rather than an action * stative verbs are not normally used in continuous or progressive tenses.

3. Stative verbs: Types There are several types of stative verbs. We have stative verbs which 1. describe mental and emotional states 2. describe the uses of the senses 3. are used to communicate and cause reactions 4. express possession, and 5. others

4. Stative verbs: mental and emotional states The most common stative verbs which describe mental and emotional states and cannot be used in continuous or progressive tenses are: believelovesee (= understand) doubthatesuppose feel (= have an opinion) prefer think (= have an opinion imaginerealiseunderstand knowrecognisewant (dis)likerememberwish

5. Stative verbs: mental and emotional states. Examples I believe she is an excellent girl.Paco’s mother realizes it is expensive. She doubts if she will come.We recognise it is true. I feel that you’re right.They don’t remember me! I imagine he is exhausted.I see! She surely knows the answer.We suppose you’re right. I like this film quite a lot.I think you’re wrong. They love being here now.I perfectly understand the lesson. Paco hates going shopping.My father wants me to go now. He prefers playing tennis to going shopping.We wish you a Merry Christmas.

6. Stative verbs: uses of the senses The most common stative verbs which are frequently used to refer to the senses and cannot be used in continuous or progressive tenses are: appear (= seem to be)seem hearsmell (= has the aroma) look (= seem)sound see (= visible)taste (= the flavour)

7. Stative verbs: mental and emotional states. Examples He appears to know what he’s doing. We can hear her singing. He looks well. I can see the tennis court from up here. Paco’s friends seem very friendly. That smells really good! That sounds like a good idea. This dish tastes delicious.

8. Stative verbs: communicating and causing reactions The most common stative verbs which are frequently used to communicate and cause reactions and cannot be used in continuous or progressive tenses are: agreemean astonishplease denypromise disagreesatisfy impresssurprise

9. Stative verbs: mental and emotional states. Examples I completely agree with you. Her reaction astonishes me. The thief denies stealing the computer. My friends disagree on that. Your research is fantastic. You impress me! I perfectly know what you mean. You can do as you please. I promise I’ll be there. This sandwich doesn’t satisfy me. Her behaviour surprises me a lot.

10. Stative verbs: expressing possession The most common stative verbs which are frequently used to express possession and cannot be used in continuous or progressive tenses are: belong have (= possess) have got own possess

11. Stative verbs: mental and emotional states. Examples Those tennis rackets belong to Paco. She has his brother’s pet these days. Andrés has got a new car. His parents own several houses in the area. They possess three cars at the moment.

12. Stative verbs: Others Other stative verbs which are not normally used in continuous or progressive tenses are: bedeservematter concern fit (= the right size) measure (= have length, etc.) consistincludeneed containinvolveowe dependlackweigh (= have weight)

13. Stative verbs: Others. Examples Paco isn’t good at English.Your research lacks originality. It concerns all of them.It doesn’t matter how old you are. The research consists in applying the theory.It measures 100 metres long. Those boxes contain new rackets.I need a dictionary to solve it. Paco doesn’t deserve it.He owes money to Paco Your duties include doing your homework.This box weighs a ton! Undoubtedly, this change involves a lot of extra work.