8.6.10.1 Read the theory box. Explain the meaning of both sentences in each pair
(1 & 2). Make sentences of your own.
Stative verbs describe a state rather than an action
(like, love, hate, look, seem, want, need, forget,
remember, know, suppose). They do not usually have
continuous forms. Some stative verbs can have
continuous forms, but they differ in meaning.
I think he's doing his homework. (= I believe)
I'm thinking about going to the gym. (= I'm considering)
1 a
Assel looks unhappy.
b Assel is looking for her necklace.
2 a Sara's silk scarf feels very soft.
b Sara is feeling unwell today.