Questions about Non-Action Verbs
What tense are non-action verbs generally not used in?
Continuous/Progressive
Is the verb in the following sentence action or non-action? Jon knows Peter.
non-action.
Which word is NOT a non-action verb? know spin remember exist
spin.
Tom (play) __________ the computer after school every day.
plays
She is looking at....
She is looking at the TV./the movie./the children.
What tenses can action verbs be used in?
Simple and progressive.
Is the verb in the following sentence action or non-action? Fred grows apples.
action.
Which word is NOT a non-action verb? recognize doubt lack cut
cut
The children (rest) __________ now.
are resting
I think he is ....
I think he is Canadian. I think he is smart. I think he is handsome.
What does the verb "be" mean when it is used as an action verb?
"behaving in a certain way at the moment, not usually".
Is the verb in the following sentence action or non-action? Gregor has the flu.
non-action.
Which word is NOT a non-action verb? surprise twist owe contain
twist
The apple (taste) __________ rotten.
tastes
Kevin is being ....
Kevin is being super nice today.
What does the verb "see" mean when it is an action verb?
"to date someone".
Is the verb in the following sentence action or non-action? Joffrey is having a good time at his wedding.
action.
Which word is NOT an action verb? press promise pull peek
promise
Robert (feel) __________ the material from the shirt. It feels soft.
is feeling
You look ....
You look nervous. You look angry. You look nice.