GRAMMAR
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The stative verbs often describe states that last for some time and they aren´t used in present continuous.


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List of Stative verbs

A

a. LIKE.

b. LOVE.

c. HATE.

d. WANT

e. NEED

f. PREFER.

g. AGREE.

h. MIND.

i. OWN.

j. SOUND.

k. HEAR.

l. DISAGREE.

m. SATISFY.

n. DOUBT.

o. WISH.

p. DISLIKE.

q. DESERVE.

r. LACK.

s. OWE.

t. KNOW.

u. REALIZE.

v. SUPPOSE.

w. MEAN.

x. UNDERSTAND.

y. BELIEVE.

z. REMEMBER.

B

a. RECOGNIZE.

b. APPEAR.

c. TASTE.

d. ASTONISH

e. PLEASE

f. PROMISE.

g. THINK.

h. IMAGINE.

i. INVOLVE.

j. MEASURE.

k. WEIGH.

l. BELONG.

m. FIT.

n. CONTAIN.

o. CONSIST.

p. SEEM.

q. DEPEND.

r. MATTER.

s. SEE.

t. LOOK.

u. POSSES.

v. DENY.

w. IMPRESS.

x. SURPRISE.

y. INCLUDE.

z. CONCERN.

Estos verbos se usan para describir momentos que duran poco tiempo y no se usan en presente continuo.
Ejemplo:
I need a pen for my test
(Yo NECESITO un lapicero para mi examen)

The five senses may be considered as stative verbs.
Examples:

1. Look

2. Hear

3. Taste

4. Smell

5. Feel

a. She looks at the beach.

b. I hear my mother's advice.

c. It tastes very delicious.

d. This dessert smells delicious.

e. This pillow feels smooth.

Actively processing thoughts are considered as actions in progress. We use present progressive.
have - see - be - taste
 Examples:

a. I am having a great lunch

b. They are seeing their friends tomorrow.

c. We are being very worried.

d. Look! Mary is tasting the soup.