State Verbs
We heard the speakers use these state verbs
I love living in London.
Not: I am loving living in London.
I doubt there is a more exciting city to live and work in.
Not: I am doubting…
I quite like living here.
Not: I am quite liking living here.
I prefer life in the countryside.
Not: I am preferring life in the countryside
I think that’s where I really belong.
Not: I am thinking that’s where I am belonging.
I hate living here.
Not: I am hating living here.
I don’t understand why everyone thinks it is so great.
Not: I am not understanding why everyone is thinking it is so great.
Everything costs so much!
Not: Everything is costing so much.
Exception
Some state verbs can be used in the continuous form to talk about a temporary action or an action happening in the present. However, state verbs often change their meanings when they are used in the continuous form. Here are some examples:
I think it’s a great car. (It is my opinion)
I am thinking of buying a car. (I am in the process of considering it)
I hate scary movies. (It is my general opinion)
I am hating this movie. (less formal – I am sitting through it now)
To do
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