Stative Verbs List Some verbs are only (or mostly) used in simple tenses, and are not used in continuous tenses. An example of a simple tense is the present simple, or the past simple. An example of a continuous tense is the present continuous or past...
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Stative Verbs List Some verbs are only (or mostly) used in simple tenses, and are not used in continuous tenses. An example of a simple tense is the present simple, or the past simple. An example of a continuous tense is the present continuous or past continuous. These verbs are called stative, or state verbs. A verb which isn't stative is called a dynamic verb, and is usually an action. Often stative verbs are about liking or disliking something, or about a mental state, not about an action. Verb Correct Not Correct agree She didn't agree with us. She wasn't agreeing with us. appear It appears to be raining. It is appearing to be raining. believe I don't believe the news. I am not believing the news. belong This book belonged to my This book was belonging to my grandfather. grandfather. concern This concerns you. This is concerning you. consist Bread consists of flour, water and Bread is consisting of flour, water yeast. and yeast. contain This box contains a cake. This box is contain
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