Stative Verbs – Emotional States
Expressing a state of emotion
Emotional States vs. Activities
| STATIVE VERB | DYNAMIC VERB |
|---|---|
States of emotion are passively experienced. They tell us how people feel about situations. They use nonprogressive verb forms. |
Dynamic verbs are activities that we take action to do or perform. They indicate how people affect others. They may use a progressive or nonprogressive verb form. |
The price of gas surprises everyone at the gas pump. |
We surprise her on her birthday each year. |
Fuel efficient cars impress new-car buyers. |
He impresses everyone he meets. |
Paying less pleases everyone. |
They please customers with extra service. |
The mountain of garbage astonishes everybody. |
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The quietness of electric cars amazes people. |
Magicians amaze the young children. |
Also see: Part Mod 1 -ed / -ing
Practice
Progressive and Nonprogressive
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