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1 Non-continuous verbs

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3 REMEMBER Non-Continuous Verbs/ Mixed Verbs It is important to remember that Non-Continuous Verbs cannot be used in any continuous tenses. Also, certain non- continuous meanings for Mixed Verbs cannot be used in continuous tenses. Instead of using Present Continuous with these verbs, you must use Simple Present. Examples: – She is loving this chocolate ice cream. Not Correct – She loves this chocolate ice cream. Correct

4 Non-Continuous Verbs These verbs are usually things you cannot see somebody doing. These verbs are rarely used in continuous tenses. They include: Abstract Verbs – to be, to want, to cost, to seem, to need, to care, to contain, to owe, to exist... Possession Verbs – to possess, to own, to belong... Emotion Verbs – to like, to love, to hate, to dislike, to fear, to envy, to mind... Examples: – He is needing help now. Not Correct – He needs help now. Correct – He is wanting a drink now. Not Correct – He wants a drink now. Correct

5 Mixed Verbs The group called "Mixed Verbs," is the smallest group. These verbs have more than one meaning. In a way, each meaning is a unique verb. Some meanings behave like "Non-Continuous Verbs," while other meanings behave like "Normal Verbs." Mixed Verbs – to appear, to feel, to have, to hear, to look, to see, to weigh... – For more information and exercises: http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/types.html http://www.englishpage.com/verbpage/types.html