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Which sentence demonstrates the use of a state verb in the present continuous to emphasize a temporary situation?
Which sentence demonstrates the use of a state verb in the present continuous to emphasize a temporary situation?
- He owns a large collection of rare books.
- The soup consists of vegetables and pasta.
- She believes in ghosts.
- They are loving the time they're spending in Paris. (correct)
State verbs like 'believe', 'consist of', and 'own' are commonly used in the present continuous form.
State verbs like 'believe', 'consist of', and 'own' are commonly used in the present continuous form.
False (B)
Provide an example of a verb that changes meaning from a 'state' to an 'action' when used in the present continuous.
Provide an example of a verb that changes meaning from a 'state' to an 'action' when used in the present continuous.
appear
When 'consider' means 'think carefully about', it is often used in the ________ form in the present.
When 'consider' means 'think carefully about', it is often used in the ________ form in the present.
Match the verb with its correct usage to indicate politeness or tentativeness:
Match the verb with its correct usage to indicate politeness or tentativeness:
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a performative verb?
Which of the following sentences correctly uses a performative verb?
Performative verbs are typically used in the continuous form.
Performative verbs are typically used in the continuous form.
Provide an example of a performative verb that is often used with modals to make a statement more polite.
Provide an example of a performative verb that is often used with modals to make a statement more polite.
Verbs like 'apologize', 'deny', and 'suggest' have similar meanings in affirmative sentences or ______ sentences.
Verbs like 'apologize', 'deny', and 'suggest' have similar meanings in affirmative sentences or ______ sentences.
Match the sentence with the correct use of 'appear' as either a state or an action:
Match the sentence with the correct use of 'appear' as either a state or an action:
Choose the sentence which correctly demonstrates 'appear' as a state verb.
Choose the sentence which correctly demonstrates 'appear' as a state verb.
In the sentence 'I am regretting my decision,' regret is used as a state verb.
In the sentence 'I am regretting my decision,' regret is used as a state verb.
Give an example of a modal verb used with a performative to be more tentative or polite.
Give an example of a modal verb used with a performative to be more tentative or polite.
The phrase 'I must ______ you to keep this a secret' uses a modal with a performative verb.
The phrase 'I must ______ you to keep this a secret' uses a modal with a performative verb.
Classify each verb as either a state verb or a performative verb:
Classify each verb as either a state verb or a performative verb:
In the exercise example, which verb is correctly identified as being used in the present continuous?
In the exercise example, which verb is correctly identified as being used in the present continuous?
The exercise suggests that contracted forms cannot be used to complete the pairs of sentences.
The exercise suggests that contracted forms cannot be used to complete the pairs of sentences.
In Exercise 1.1, what verb can be used to describe the visitor count of the new science museum to complete the pair of sentences?
In Exercise 1.1, what verb can be used to describe the visitor count of the new science museum to complete the pair of sentences?
In exercise 1.1, to complete the pair of sentences about the new job, the word ______ is used to complete the present continuous form.
In exercise 1.1, to complete the pair of sentences about the new job, the word ______ is used to complete the present continuous form.
In exercise 1.1, match the sentence completion with the correct state verb:
In exercise 1.1, match the sentence completion with the correct state verb:
In exercise 1.2, what is the correct verb choice in the first sentence?
In exercise 1.2, what is the correct verb choice in the first sentence?
In exercise 1.2, the best answer for choice 2 is 'm admitting.
In exercise 1.2, the best answer for choice 2 is 'm admitting.
In exercise 1.2, what is the correct verb choice for blank #3?
In exercise 1.2, what is the correct verb choice for blank #3?
In exercise 1.2, to complete 'I (4) now realise / 'm now ______ how hard the job is', the best verb choice is realising.
In exercise 1.2, to complete 'I (4) now realise / 'm now ______ how hard the job is', the best verb choice is realising.
In exercise 1.2, match the verb to the correct blank:
In exercise 1.2, match the verb to the correct blank:
According to exercise 1.2, what is the correct option for choice #7?
According to exercise 1.2, what is the correct option for choice #7?
According to exercise 1.2, you should choose 'm knowing for blank #.
According to exercise 1.2, you should choose 'm knowing for blank #.
What is the best verb choice for #9?
What is the best verb choice for #9?
According to exercise 1.2, fill in the blank: According to exercise 1.2, the missing work for blank #10 is ______.
According to exercise 1.2, fill in the blank: According to exercise 1.2, the missing work for blank #10 is ______.
In exercise 1.1, select what it feels like that the jumper is made of:
In exercise 1.1, select what it feels like that the jumper is made of:
Flashcards
State Verbs
State Verbs
Verbs describing states rather than actions, often used in simple form.
Verbs with Dual Meanings
Verbs with Dual Meanings
Verbs that have different meanings as states or actions; state meanings typically take simple forms.
Mental State Verbs
Mental State Verbs
Verbs describing mental processes; continuous form emphasizes recent or uncertain thoughts.
Performatives
Performatives
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Present continuous with state verbs
Present continuous with state verbs
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Performatives
Performatives
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Study Notes
- Present continuous is used with certain state verbs to emphasize temporary situations.
- State verbs rarely used in the present continuous include: believe, consist of, doubt, own.
State verbs
- Some verbs have different meanings as states or actions, affecting tense usage.
- State meanings typically use simple forms, while action meanings can use simple or continuous forms depending on the context.
- Example: "The app doesn't appear to work" (state) vs. "Carley Robb is appearing in a musical" (action).
- Expect, feel, fit, have, imagine, look, measure, see, think, and weigh can also be states
Mental state verbs
- Present continuous with mental state verbs (find, realise, regret, think, understand) can show a recent change in thinking or uncertainty.
- "I regret the company will have to be sold" (decision made) vs. "I'm regretting my decision..." (increasing awareness).
- Consider in the sense of 'think carefully about' is often used in continuous form, for example, "He's considering taking early retirement."
- Verbs like agree, believe, conclude, know, prefer are not usually in the present continuous.
Performatives
- Performative verbs (verbs that perform the action they describe) usually take the present simple.
- Examples: "I suggest you park outside the city" and "We request that you read the terms."
- Common performative verbs: acknowledge, admit, advise, apologise, beg, confess, congratulate, declare, deny, forbid, guarantee, name, order, permit, predict, promise, refuse, remind, request, thank, warn.
- Verbs that are performatives, like apologise, deny, guarantee, promise, suggest, may have similar meaning when either simple or continuous
Exercises 1.1
- 1a. How's it looking
- 1b. How does it look
- 2a. I'm measuring
- 2b. The garden measures
- 3a. I'm doubting
- 3b. I doubt it
- 4a. The new science museum is attracting
- 4b. Flowers attract
- 5a. Carlos won't work at the top of the 20-storey building because he doesn't like
- 5b. How's the new job? B: Well, at the moment, I'm liking it at all.
- 6a. My car's in the garage today. They are fitting
- 6b. I bought this jumper for Anna, but it doesn't fit her so I'll have to take it back.
- 7a. What's your shirt made from? It feels like silk.
- 7b. I won't be coming to work today. I'm not feeling very well.
- 8a. The roof of the house consists of only plastic sheets nailed down in a few places.
- 8b. Their school uniform consists of black trousers and a dark green jumper.
- 9a. Simon's new song sounds quite good, but he doesn't think he's ready yet to perform it in public.
- 9b. A: What's that noise? B: It sounds like a bird stuck in the chimney.
- 10a. Poulson is having treatment for a knee injury, but should be fit to play on Saturday.
- 10b. My sister has long blonde hair. You're bound to recognise her.
Exercises 1.2
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- apologise
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- admit
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- don't suggest
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- now realise
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- confess
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- 'm considering
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- are you finding
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- know
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- don't guarantee
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- promise
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