Stative/Action Verbs
Is BEGIN a stative or a dynamic verb
It is a dynamic (action) verb
Ketchup ___ (make) French fries taste better.
Ketchup makes French fries taste better
What is notable about nondynamic (stative) verbs?
They do not take progressive forms when they describe conditions or states
SPEAK is a dynamic (action) verb
Correct
Carla ____ (search) for a summer job.
Carla is searching for a summer job.
CLEAN is a dynamic (action) verb
That is correct
Your boss ____ (speak) well of you
Your boss speaks well of you
Can verbs express both a nondynamic and a dynamic meaning?
Yes, some verbs can express a nondynamic and an action meaning
Is WAIT a stative or dynamic verb?
WAIT is a dynamic (action) verb
She ___ (live) in New Orleans until the project is over.
She is living in New Orleans until the project is over
FEED is a stative verb
That is incorrect. FEED is a dynamic (action) verb
My brother ____ (speak) Spanish. Let's ask him for help.
My brother speaks Spanish. Let's ask him for help.
The present time frame is not commonly used for radio and television broadcasts.
Incorrect. The present time frame IS used for radio and television broadcasts.
SLEEP is a stative verb
Incorrect. SLEEP is a dynamic (action) verb
Look at them. They ___ (have) a lot of fun.
Look at them. They are having a lot of fun.
Is FEEL a stative r dynamic (action) verb?
It is both. Give an example or an explanation for both cases
Karen ____ (have) trouble using her phone.
Karen is having trouble using her phone.
The flowers smell wonderful (indicates the act of perception/measurement with an action meaning)
Incorrect. It indicates the act of perception/measurement with a stative meaning
TASTE is a dynamic verb
Correct. However, TASTE is also a stative verb
She ___ (feel) a little sick today.
She is feeling a little sick today.
Is THINK a stative r dynamic (action) verb?
It is both. Give an example or an explanation for both cases
The cat _____ (sleep) near the window.
The cat is sleeping/sleeps near the window.
In what subcategory of common nondynamic verbs does APPRECIATE fall?
feeling and attitude
Is ABANDON a stative or dynamic (action) verb?
ABANDON is a dynamic (action) verb
I ___ (see) your point.
I see your point.