Non-Action Verbs Learning Zone - Inglés Universidad Metropolitana Título V Campus

Definition indicate states, sense, desire, possession or opinion but not actions. Non-action verbs indicate states, sense, desire, possession or opinion but not actions. Non-action verbs are also called linking verbs. These verbs are not usually used in the progressive tenses. Some of the common Non-Action Verbs seemprefer likepossess ownwant

Non-Action Verbs- Verb “be” Non-Action Verbs Action Verbs I am a doctor. I walk for 20 minutes. She is pretty. Sara dances tango. They are students. The kids play Nintendo. The verb “to be” is an example of linking verbs. In all the tenses: am, is, are, was and were

Non-Action Verbs Common Non-Action Verbs Existencebe*seemlook*sound* Senseseehearsmell*taste* Attitudesneedwantprefer Possessionhave*ownpossessbelong Emotionlove*hatelike Thoughtsknowrememberforgetunderstand Some verbs have action and non-action meanings. They are indicated by an asterisk* in the table above. The situation determines whether the action or non-action form of the verb is used.

1.ExistenceExistence 2.SensesSenses 3. AttitudesAttitudes 4. PossessionPossession 5.EmotionsEmotions 6. ThoughtsThoughts Click on the subject you would like to explore.

Non-Action Verb: Existence These verbs describe appearance. Non-Action VerbSentence beShe is very nice. seemYou seem to have a lot of energy. soundIt sounds like a great idea. lookSheila looks very good in that dress. Back

Non-Action Verb: Sense These verbs describe perception and the senses. Non-Action VerbSentence seeI will see you later. hearCarol does not hear anything. smellThat smells weird. tasteIt tastes very good. Back

Non-Action Verb: Attitudes These verbs describe attitudes. Non-Action VerbSentence needThey need your help for the assignment. wantI want new clothes for my birthday. preferI like blue, but I prefer purple. Back

Non-Action Verb: Possession These verbs show possession. Non-Action VerbSentence haveChris and Melanie have a new apartment. ownHe owns a store at Fifth Ave. possessMelba posses an inheritance. belongThose books belong to me. Back

Non-Action Verb: Emotions These verbs express emotions. Non-Action VerbSentence loveMy best friend and I love flowers. hateThey hate some kind of bugs. likeSally and Michelle like parties. Back

Non-Action Verb: Thoughts These verbs describe mental states. Non-Action VerbSentence knowThey know my address. rememberDo you remember me? forgotHe forgot my name. understandI do not understand this game. BackNext

Non-Action Verbs and the Present Progressive are not usually used in the progressive sentences. Non-Action Verbs are not usually used in the progressive sentences. Even when they describe a situation that continues. Even when they describe a situation that continues. Use the simple present tense

Examples Correct like want own Examples: Christie likes pie. ( correct) These verbs cannot be in the Present Progressive tense. Notice the usage in the following example.

Action and Non-Action Verbs Some verbs have both action and non-action meanings. The situation determines whether the action or non-action form of the verb is used. Non-Action VerbsAction Verbs My flowers look pretty.Sissy is looking through the glass. I think that is not good.He is thinking about you. They have a great car.We are having a baby.

Verbs with Both Actions These verbs have both meanings: These verbs have both meanings: bethinktaste looksoundconsider loveappearfeel havesmellhate

Practice: Choose the correct answer by clicking on the non- action verb. Choose the correct answer by clicking on the non- action verb. 1. She seems nice. seemsniceseemsnice 2. I do believe in fairy tales. dobelieve dobelieve 3. Your perfume smells great. Yoursmells Yoursmells 4. I love my nephew. lovemylovemy 5. We are happy together. are togetherare together

Practice: Choose the correct answer by clicking on the non- action verb. 1.This soup tastes delicious.tastesdelicious 2. I like pecan pie.like pie 3.Michael is really smart.is smart 4.We want to eat ice cream.want eat 5.I believe in love.believe love

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