1. State verbs vs active verbs State verbs: cannot be used in the present continuous  They express a state or condition, i.e. a fact rather than an activity.  We have to use the present simple with these state verbs.

2. Verbs that express “possession” e.g. possess – belong to – own – have – contain - -This bicycle belongs to me. -They own three houses. -I have two children.

3. Verbs that express a way of “being” e.g. be – seem – appear – come from – resemble - cost – weigh - -My neighbours are / come from Australia. -Jim resembles his sister Anna. -That car costs too much for me.

4. Verbs that express some kind of “knowledge” e.g. know – believe – think – understand – agree – doubt – remember – forget – mean – imagine – realize – prefer – -Do you believe in God? -I know him very well. -He doesn’t understand this grammatical rule.

5. Verbs that express “emotion” e.g. like – love – hate – care – hope – wish – want – -I love languages but I hate mathematics. -I like Susan very much. -Do you also want to travel around the world?

6. Verbs that express “sensation” (> the senses) e.g. look – hear – taste – smell – feel – -This perfume smells good. -You look so young with that green dress! -My mother’s soup tastes delicious.

7. Verbs used as state verbs AND as active verbs, depending on their meaning. A few examples: HAVEThe Smiths have a beautiful house. (possession) I can’t call you now. We’re having a test. (right now) THINKWhat do you think of his new haircut? (opinion) I’m thinking of my son in Norway. (at the moment) SEEI’m seeing the dentist at 6 p.m. (arrangement) I see what you mean. (understanding)

8. And now… Exercises ! -SB p. 17 (discussing grammar) -WB p. 15 ex.7 (Present Simple or Continuous?)