Stative Verbs
Indicating Emotional States
Emotions – Stative vs. Active
| STATES OF EMOTIONS | ACTIVITIES |
|---|---|
States of emotion are passively experienced. Theyndicate how people receive the effects of situations. They use nonprogressive verb forms. |
Active verbs are activities that we take action to do or perform. They indicate how people affect others. They take progressive and nonprogressive verb forms. |
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 amount of fuel that is wasted astonishes everybody. |
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The quietness of electric cars amazes people. |
The magicians amaze the young children. |
Also see: -ed vs. -ing participles
Practice
Progressive and Nonprogressive
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