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stative and dynamic verbs
Stative and dynamic verbs
Two types of verb
It is possible to classify verbs as either states (also called stative
verbs) or actions (also called dynamic verbs).
As some verbs can express both states and actions (see the example of 'have'
above), it is sometimes better to talk about stative meanings and dynamic meanings than simply s...Read more
Stative and dynamic verbs exercise 1
Twenty-question multiple-choice exercise on stative and dynamic verbs. (B2+). Includes temporary states (behaviour) He is being nice today, verbs of the senses (taste, smell etc.), and other verbs that can be both states and actions (think, have etc.). Feedback with explanations.
Twenty-question multiple-choice exercise on stative and dynamic verbs. (B2+). Includes temporary states (behaviour) He is being nice today, verbs of the senses (taste, smell etc.), and other verbs that can be both states and actions (think, have etc.). Feedback with explanations.
Stative and dynamic verbs exercise 2
Sixteen-question multiple-choice exercise in the form of a short anecdote. Each sentence contains a simple / continuous choice with a stative or dynamic verb. (B1+)
Sixteen-question multiple-choice exercise in the form of a short anecdote. Each sentence contains a simple / continuous choice with a stative or dynamic verb. (B1+)
Global Intermediate Coursebook
Unit 1 Language & Culture Pages 6 - 7 state and action verbs
Unit 6 Digital Pages 54 - 55
(1) Analysis using examples from reading : (Online - Jessica Adams page 53)
(2) Listening : six dialogues. Ss decide if verbs are dynamic or stative.
(3) Short error correction exercise (individual sentences)
(1) Analysis using examples from reading : (Online - Jessica Adams page 53)
(2) Listening : six dialogues. Ss decide if verbs are dynamic or stative.
(3) Short error correction exercise (individual sentences)
Unit 7 Review 1 Page 67
Gapped sentences (decide whether stative or dynamic and choose simple or continuous aspect; match with responses.
Gapped sentences (decide whether stative or dynamic and choose simple or continuous aspect; match with responses.
62 - 65 Stative and action verbs Pages 62 - 65
Verbs with stative and dynamic meanings.
Verbs with stative and dynamic meanings.
