Fill in the gaps
Stative Vs Action verbs
Which is right?
Which is wrong?
Present Simple Vs Present continuous
100

 ________________ (you/ think) graffiti could be called art?

Do you think graffiti could be called art?

100

Which of these verbs is NOT stative?

- need

- belong

- watch

watch

100

Which of these 2 sentences is right?

         You don't like chocolate. 

         You are not liking chocolate.

You don't like chocolate. 

100

Which of these 2 sentences is wrong?

1. I need to find a new job.

2. I am needing to find a new job. 

2. I am needing to find a new job.

100

My husband ______ (always/taste) the food while I'm cooking! It's very annoying.

always tastes

200

People __________ (complain) about graffiti for a long time.

People have been complaining about graffiti for a long time.

200

Which of these verbs is a stative verb? 

- have

- work

- run

have

200

Which of these 2 sentences is right?

     Turn on the TV because she is not studying now.

     She doesn't study anymore. 

Both sentences are right

200

Which of these 2 sentences is wrong?

        1. I am not understanding this question.

        2. I don't understand this question

1. I am not understanding this question.

200

She _____ (see) you now.

sees (stative verbs)

300

I must admit every time I _________ (see) a wall covered in the stuff, it annoys me.

I must admit every time I SEE a wall covered in the stuff, it annoys me.

300

Which of these verbs is not a stative verb?

- go

- think

- hear

go

300

Which of these 2 sentences is right?

         We agree with your plan.

         I am agreeing with the group decision.

We agree with your plan.

300

Which of these 2 sentences is wrong?

1. I know John from high school.

2. I am knowing John for a long time.

2. I am knowing John for a long time.

300

Luke _____ (meet) his girlfriend tonight.

is meeting

400

Please be quiet! I ________________ (do) my    homework.

am doing

400

Which one of these verbs is only stative?

- drink

- have

- write

have

400

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.

400

Which of these 2 sentences is wrong?

         He seemed sad last night.

         He is seeming sad last night.

He is seeming sad last night.

400

It ______ always (rain) in this part of the world.

It is always raining in this part of the world.

500

John ________ (think) of visiting France next year!

John is thinking of visiting France next year!

500

Which of these verbs is only stative? Give a sentence

- think

- listen

- use

think

500

Which of these 2 sentences is right?

          Do you enjoy spicy food?

          Are you enjoying this meal together?


Do you enjoy spicy food?

500

Which of these 2 sentences is wrong?

 1. They are owning a new house.

2. They own a car. 

1. They are owning a new house.

500

What _____ (you/think) about this car?

do you think

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