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State verbs

Description:

State verbs, also known as stative verbs, refer to verbs that express a state of being, feeling, or perception, rather than an action. These verbs describe characteristics, emotions, thoughts, and senses that are not usually measurable or quantifiable.

Examples of state verbs:

  • The sky is blue.
  • I love chocolate.
  • She seems tired.
  • They believe in ghosts.

Usage of state verbs:

State verbs are often used to express ongoing states, permanent or long-lasting conditions, or habitual actions. They are not typically used in continuous tenses, and they are generally not used with progressive or continuous forms. Moreover, state verbs are not commonly used in the passive voice.

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