Present Simple vs Present continuous
Use the correct form of the verb in brackets: Present simple or present continuous.
The train always ________________ (leave) on time.
leaves
Read these 2 sentences and then draw a conclusion
The chicken soup tastes delicious.
The chef is tasting the soup to check if it's salty.
The verb taste is: action verb, stative verb or both
both
Which of these 2 sentences is right?
You don't like chocolate.
You are not liking chocolate.
You don't like chocolate.
Which of these 2 sentences is wrong?
I have a bicycle.
I‘m having a bicycle.
I‘m having a bicycle.
What kind of verb is SEE in the sentence below: Action verb / Stative verb of perception / Possession verb?
I see what you mean.
Sensing verb
Use the correct form of the verb in brackets: Present simple or present continuous.
"What's the matter? Why ________________ (cry/you)?"
are you crying
Read these 2 sentences and then draw a conclusion.
We are thinking of adopting a child.
Are you thinking about me?
The verb think is: action verb, stative verb or both
action verb
Which of these 2 sentences is right?
Turn on the TV, she is not studying now.
She doesn't study anymore.
Both sentences are right
Which of these 2 sentences is wrong?
This perfume smells like roses.
This perfume is smelling like roses.
This perfume is smelling like roses.
What time expression is used for temporary actions?
Always
Next Friday
This month
This month
Use the correct form of the verb in brackets: Present simple or present continuous.
I ________ (think) you're crazy! You are saying nonsense.
think
Read these 2 sentences and then draw a conclusion
Do you have a pen?
Are you having fun in this party?
The verb have is: action verb, stative verb or both
both
Which of these 2 sentences is right?
We agree with your plan.
I am agreeing with the group decision.
We agree with your plan.
Which of these 2 sentences is wrong?
This piece of meat weighs two pounds.
The butcher is weighing two pounds of beef.
Neither of them
What kind of verb is doubt?
a) having verbs
b) sensing verbs
c) thinking verb
thinking verb
Use the correct form of the verb in brackets: Present simple or present continuous.
Please be quiet! I ________________ (do) my homework.
am doing
Read these 2 sentences and then draw a conclusion
Mario prefers staying at home to going out tonight.
Mario prefers to pay for a taxi rather than rent a car.
The verb prefer is: action verb, stative verb or both
stative
Which of these 2 sentences is right?
Do you enjoy spicy food?
Are you enjoying this meal?
Both sentences are right
Which of these 2 sentences is wrong?
He seemed upset last night.
He is seeming upset last night.
He is seeming upset last night.
What does the stative verb DEPENDS describe in this sentence?
Success depends on how much effort you make.
a) opinion
b) senses
c) possession
opinion
Use the correct form of the verb in brackets: Present simple or present continuous.
This watch is special because it _______ (measure) my heart beat.
measures
Read these 2 sentences and then draw a conclusion
I don't know the answer.
There is no way of knowing the centre of the planet.
The verb know is: action verb, stative verb or both
Stative
Which of these 2 sentences is right?
This book belongs to the teacher.
This book is belonging to the teacher.
This book belongs to the teacher.
Which of these 2 sentences is wrong?
The box contains a pair of earrings.
The box is containing a pair of shoes.
The box is containing a pair of shoes.
Name three categories of stative verbs
1) possession
2) sense or perception
3) opinion or mental states
4) Feeling or emotions