1. Overview:
Action verbs are words that describe actions or things we do, like "run," "eat," or "play." Stative verbs describe states or conditions, such as "know," "love," or "belong." We use action verbs when talking about activities and stative verbs to express feelings, thoughts, or situations.
2. Cases of Usage:
Case 1: Use action verbs for activities.
Example: She runs every morning.
Case 2: Use stative verbs for feelings or states.
Example: I like pizza.
Case 3: Use action verbs in continuous forms (e.g., -ing form) to show ongoing actions.
Example: They are playing soccer.
Case 4: Stative verbs are not usually used in continuous forms.
Example: I am knowing the answer is incorrect. (Incorrect usage)
3. Exceptions or Things to Pay Attention To:
Some verbs can be both action and stative, depending on the context.
Example: "Have" can be a stative verb (I have a car) or an action verb (I am having lunch).
4. Additional Notes:
Remember that stative verbs do not usually take -ing forms.
Common stative verbs include: know, believe, love, hate, prefer, need, understand, and want.
