Fill in all the blanks using either the stative or non-stative form of the verbs shown in the word list. You will need to look at the context of the sentence before choosing your answer. When you are finished, press "Check" to check your answers. Click here if you need a dictionary
The adjective stative refers to "states of being" in contrast to actions. The difference in meaning between stative and non-stative can be seen in the difference between the verbs love (a state of being) and walk (an action). The most commonly used stative verb is be.
Two Rules:
Rule 1: Stative verbs use simple present tense to mean present time. The hamburger is not doing anything.
Example: This hamburger seems expensive.
Rule 2: Non-stative verbs use present progressive to mean present time. You are doing the action of the reading.
Example: You are reading this example.