State verbs describe states, how things appear, the state of being, etc. Action verbs describe actions we take or things that happen.
State Verbs:
State verbs do not usually occur in continuous sentences.
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Examples:
You have known Johan for a long time.
You understand this lesson.
The laptop bag belongs to me.
I believe in my friend.
Emotional
Like, Love, Dislike, Hate, Prefer, and Want.
Mind/Opinion
Understand, Remember, believe, know, seem, agree, and disagree.
Senses
Smell, Taste, Feel, Here/Sound, and See.
State
Here is a list of some common state verbs:
Be, Have, Look, See, Think, and taste.
Be
A state is the way something is.
You are mean. This is how you always are.
Have
Possession
You have two kids.
Look
The way something appears
Is that bread fresh? It looks a bit old.
See
Understand
We use an infinitive after a model. Oh… I see.
Think
Your opinion
I think going to the party in the evening today with my friends.
Taste
The flavor
This chocolate tastes like strawberries.
Action Verbs:
You have been living here for a long time.
Examples:
Drive, Play, Take, Run, and Teach.
I drive a car on the motorway.
You play the guitar at the party.
He takes a picture at the picnic.
She teaches our classroom.
They run in the morning.
Action
Here is a list of some common action verbs:
Be, Have, Look, See, Think, and taste.
Be
A temporary emotion/quality.
She is being angry today.
Have
An experience
He is having a wonderful day.
Look
To use your eyes
What are you looking at?
See
To be in a relationship
Are you seeing anyone at the moment?
Think
In your mind
I am thinking about doing a first aid course.
Taste
Trying a food to see if the flower is good.
Amjad and Aslam are tasting different wedding cakes today.
