1.2 Dynamic and state verbs (Focus 3)

Dynamic verbs are verbs that indicate

You can’t use the continuous form with

Which set of verbs has both dynamic and stative meanings?

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the Present Simple or the Present Continuous.

1 I honestly         (believe) that Annie's capable of winning the music competition.

2 My brother            (work) as a waiter this summer to earn some money for a new car.

3 I've already told the police everything I know. I'm afraid I                 (not remember) anything else.

4 I             (never / watch) the same film twice.

5 What               (you / do)? Be more careful. This camera is very expensive.

6 Samuel hates talking on the phone in French because he                     (not understand) anything.

7 It's hot today. Why                 (you / wear) a coat and a scarf?

8 I      (need) to buy some formal clothes to wear to my new job.

Choose the correct option.

1 I               [am believing , believe] that fashion and design play an important role in our lives.

2                  [Are you looking, Do you look] for anything in particular?

3 Susan           [is having, has] all five albums recorded by this pop group from South London.

4 I             [am thinking, think] about going to the Shakespeare festival this year.

5 You             [are looking, look] really stupid in this hat – it's much too big.

6 I'm not sure if they            [are having, have] a good time at the festival this time.