Use State Verb in Continuous Tenses

In this situation, I can use state verbs in continuous aspects.

** emphasize a temporary state or condition.

How are you?

I am feeling a little bit dizzy.

I am feeling a little bit uneasy.

I am feeling a little bit hopeless.

She is being patient; I don’t know how long she will bear.

 

** Indicate a change in the state.

I am understanding her pain day by day. (Experience)

I am realizing that I made a mistake. (Become aware)

I am beginning to understand how wrong my life goal is. (Evolve and change)

 

** Gradual change in the state.

I am liking my English teacher more and more. (My opinion improved)

I am loving it. (eat).

I am thinking about buying a car. (Consider)

I am having breakfast. (eat)

 

** Describe an action that interrupts the state.

I am knowing the answer, but I can’t remember it right now. (Say, find)

She is understanding the math problem, but her phone keeps buzzing and distracting her.

Despite the bad news I received, I am feeling happy today. (survive, manage)

The teacher is explaining the grammar rules, but the students are not paying attention. (learn)

 


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