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State Verbs in English Matching Game 1
State verbs are a small group of verbs in Englishwhich dont
usually have continuous forms, but use only simpleverb forms. They
are different fromactive verbs like run, eat, put, etc. which
describe deliberate physical actions.Some verbs are only state
verbs, but other verbs can be both state and active, depending on
the context in whichtheyre used.
Look at thecontinuous formsentences below. All of them use state
verbs. Ten of them use state verbs correctly,and ten incorrectly.
Separate the sentences intocorrectandincorrect, and correct the
mistakes.
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1. Jack is being silly in the garden. 11. Have you been smelling
the pizzas in theoven? Delicious!
2. I was feeling awkward because it was myfirst day in
class.
12. Im wishing it would snow for Christmas!
3. Are you trusting me? 13. Were seeing the new film by
ClintEastwood tomorrow night.
4. Im keeping the door closed because Idont want my dog to get
out.
14. Are you realising what will happen if youleave?
5. Im believing in Father Christmas. 15. Were trusting you to
look after the housewhile were away.
6. Were having dinner at Emilys house. 16. After watching it for
eleven years, Im stillloving Coronation Street.
7. Youre forgetting something, John.What? I love you!
17. Which book are you meaning?
8. Were involving you in the discussion
because you work for this company.
18. Were thinking about moving to Ireland.
9. Megan is really wanting to get married. 19. I was weighing
the parcel on the scales,when my dog barked.
10. She is owing me five pounds. 20. It is seeming that you
arent very happy inthis job.
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English Banana.com
Test Your Grammar Skills
State Verbs in English Matching Game 1
State verbs are a small group of verbs in Englishwhich dont
usually have continuous forms, but use only simpleverb forms. They
are different fromactive verbs like run, eat, put, etc. which
describe deliberate physical actions.Some verbs are only state
verbs, but other verbs can be both state and active, depending on
the context in whichtheyre used.
Look at thecontinuous formsentences below. All of them use state
verbs. Ten of them use state verbs correctly,and ten incorrectly.
Separate the sentences intocorrectandincorrect, and correct the
mistakes.
For more fun tests, quizzes, and games log onto
www.englishbanana.com now!
This worksheet can be photocopied and used without charge
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Answers:
The incorrect sentences were: 3, 5, 9, 10, 11, 12, 14, 16, 17,
and 20. Heres how they shouldread:
3. Do you trust me? (present simple, not present continuous)
5. I believe in Father Christmas. (present simple, not present
continuous)
9. Megan really wants to get married. (present simple, not
present continuous)
10. She owes me five pounds. (present simple, not present
continuous)
11. Have you smelled (or smelt) the pizzas in the oven?
Delicious!(present perfect simple, not present perfect
continuous)
12. I wish it would snow for Christmas! (present simple, not
present continuous)
14. Do you realise what will happen if you leave? (present
simple, not present continuous)
16. After watching it for eleven years, I still love Coronation
Street.(present simple, not present continuous)
17. Which book do you mean? (present simple, not present
continuous)
20. It seems that you arent very happy in this job. (present
simple, not present continuous)
