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)