Definitions
Examples of Statative Verbs
Examples of Dynamic Verbs
Identifying Stative and Dynamic Verbs
Sentences
100

What are stative verbs?

Verbs that describe a state of being, emotions, possession, or thoughts, and do not involve action or change.

100

Name a stative verb related to emotions.

Love, hate, like, or prefer.

100

Name a dynamic verb that describes a physical activity.

Run, jump, dance, or swim.

100

Is the verb "own" stative or dynamic?

Stative.

100

To be honest, I............(prefer) the ones you tried on first.

prefer

200

Which type of verb involves physical actions or processes?

Dynamic verbs.

200

Name a stative verb that expresses possession.

Have, own, or possess.

200

Give an example of a dynamic verb that describes a process of growth or change.

Grow, develop, change, improve.

200

Is the verb "run" stative or dynamic?

Dynamic.

200

Jane ..........(have) a shower.

is having

300

What are dynamic verbs?

Verbs that describe actions, activities, or processes that involve movement or change over time. 

300

Give an example of a stative verb that describes a mental state.

Know, believe, understand, or think (in some cases).

300

What dynamic verb would you use to describe the action of writing?

Write.

300

In the sentence "She is eating lunch," is the verb stative or dynamic?

Dynamic.

300

I.............(like) shopping.

like

400

What is the key difference between stative and dynamic verbs?

Stative verbs describe unchanging states, while dynamic verbs describe actions or processes that happen over time.

400

Which stative verb can describe using one of your five senses?

See, hear, smell, taste.

400

Name a dynamic verb that can describe ongoing actions.

Walking, playing, studying, or cooking.

400

In the sentence "I believe in you," is the verb stative or dynamic?

Stative.

400

..........(look/they)  OK now?

Do they look OK now?

500

What kind of verb describes emotions or mental states?

Stative verbs.

500

Give an example of a stative verb that describes existence.

Be or exist.

500

What type of verb would describe an event like "building" or "learning"?

Dynamic verb.

500

Is the verb "think" always stative or dynamic?

It can be both, depending on the context.

500

I am afraid I ...............(need) the answer right now.

need