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non-continuous verbs
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There are a number of common non-continuous verbs that are never or rarely used with continuous forms. These verbs fall into a few categories:
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Mental and Emotional States prefer realize recognize r emember suppose under stand want wish
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Sense appear hear see seem smell sound taste
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Communication agree astonish deny disagree impress mean please promise satisfy surprise
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Other States be belong concern consist contain cost depend deserve fit include involve lack matter need owe own possess
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There are also a number of verbs that don't take the continuous forms in one meaning but DO take the continuous forms in other meanings. Here are some of the most important:
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Non-Continuous Meanings feel = 'have an opinion' - He feels he should get a second chance. see = 'understand' - I see what you mean. think = 'have an opinion' - I think we should leave immediately. appear = 'look like' - That appears to be stale. look = 'seem' - It looks impossible! taste = 'have a taste' - That tastes yummy!
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Continuous Meanings feel = 'feel physically' - I'm feeling awful this afternoon. see = 'visit' - She's seeing a doctor this morning. think = 'use the brain' - He's thinking hard about the problem. appear = 'be on stage / perform' - Jack Daniels is performing at the Paramount tonight. look = 'stare at' - I'm looking at that strange man. taste = 'use the mouth' - The cook is tasting the sauce!
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