9.1 Stative verbs (Non-action verbs), And 9.1.1 Exceptions

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In this article, we are going to discuss Stative verbs, which are also known as Non-action verbs. We answer the question may form in your mind why we need to learn and to know about the Stative verbs, where these stative verbs used. As in the description of the site, we are going to from real-world examples—we will learn about today’s topic by proverbs, the general truth or saying. Furthermore, we will see some exceptions in using stative verbs in detail.

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Grammar point: 9.1) Stative verbs (Non-action verb):

They are the verbs that do not express an action, instead of representing an action it represents the state. So, they also called Non-action verbs. We can use these verbs to talk about senses, thoughts, beliefs, emotions, and state of being. We must know that it cannot be for describing an action. Let us one-by-one through examples of Proverb.

Stative verb: know

Here, in this proverb, “Every seed knows its time.”

-The verb ‘knows’ used the sentence related to thoughts.

 Other examples associated with thoughts are:

-Believe, Agree, Remember, Understand, Prefer, etc.

More examples:

Stative verb: Love

Proverb: 

“When we cannot get what we love, we must love what is within our reach.”

Here the verb ‘love’ relates to emotions.

Other examples associated with emotions are:

-Hate, Like, Dislike love, etc.

Stative verb: See

Proverb:

“A guest sees more in an hour than the host sees in a year.”

Here the verb ‘See’ relates to Senses.

Other examples associated with senses are:

-Test, Hear, Smell, Sound, See, Feel, look, etc.

Stative verb: Be

Proverb:

“Time is the best teacher.”

Here the verb ‘is’ expressing State of being.

Other examples associated with State of being are:

-Be, Appear, Need, want, etc.

NOTE: DO NOT USE STATIVE VERBS WITH -ing.

For instance:

Wrong: Who wanting something to eat?

Corrected: Who wants something to eat?

More examples:

-Do you know where Mom is?

-I like writing Blogs on English Grammar.

-Do you love watching movies?

However, we can you '-ing' form in action verbs as underlined verbs.

Grammar point: 9.1.1) Stative verbs Exceptions:

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Yes, there are some exceptions, when it is used with ‘-ing’ form, it happens because some verbs can express both states and Action depend on the context.

Verb: Think 

Proverb:

“If you start thinking of death, you are no longer sure of life.”

Here the verb ‘Think’ expressing Action.

Another example: She thinks he is boring.

On the other hand, the above example, we can use the same verb in the State context.

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“What is in the end, to be thrown down, begins by being first on high.”

Here the verb ‘Be’ expressing Action.

In contrast, Proverb:

“The time is the best teacher” Used in State form.

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Proverb:

“Having a good discussion is like having riches.”

Here the verb ‘Be’ expressing Action. In contrast,

-The batsman has a good shot selection ability.

In the above example, the verb in state form.

Proverb Source: English Proverb's World. 

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