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Write sentences
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 Can you write a sentence
without a verb?
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Parts of a sentence
subjects
 TYPES OF SUBJECTS
Means of expression Examples
Spring always comes after winter.
A noun
Mike was a real bookworm.
They don’t like playing football.
A pronoun
We are having a party this weekend.
Dancing is a great way to spend free time.
A gerund
Cooking helps me to relax.
To move to a new city wasn’t easy for her.
An infinitive
To get on well with your colleagues is a guarantee of success.
Two can play at that game. (idiom)
A numeral
Seven is my lucky number.
The sun is shining brightly today. (determiner + noun)
A noun phrase
A blonde woman came into the room. (premodifier + noun)
PREDICATES
Types of verbs
Action verbs
Stative verbs
 Common stative verb mistakes

Many English learners make the mistake of using stative verbs in the
continuous form.
This is incorrect because stative verbs are not usually used in the
continuous form.
“I am knowing the answer,”
 Stative verbs in questions

Stative verbs can be used in questions. However, they are usually used
in a simple form. For example, you can say,
“Do you understand?” or “Do you know the answer?”

Here are 5 more examples:

1. Do you prefer chocolate or vanilla?
2. Do you own a house?
3. Do you have any pets?
4. What is in the box?
5. Do you believe in life on other planets?
 Stative verbs in the present
continuous
We rarely use stative verbs in the present continuous.

However, there are some cases where it is acceptable to do it. These

cases include when you are talking about a change in state or an
action in progress.

For example,

“I am understanding the concept” is acceptable because you are

talking about a change in state. However, “I am knowing the answer” is
not acceptable because you are not talking about a change in state.
 Songs with stative verbs
• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DW8ika-u2Rw

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TR3Vdo5etCQ
 Other verbs like this include:

Agree _______________________________________________________
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Appear_______________________________________________________
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Doubt_______________________________________________________
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Feel _______________________________________________________
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Guess ________________________________________________________
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Hear ________________________________________________________
 Other verbs like this include

Imagine ______________________________________________
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Look ______________________________________________
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Measure ______________________________________________
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Remember ______________________________________________
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Smell ______________________________________________
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Wish ______________________________________________
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 Difference between see, look,
and watch
• "Look" is used to direct your eyes toward something,
For example, "Look over to the left of the screen“

• "see" is used to notice something with your eyes, and

"Did you see Trisha at the game last night?“

“watch" is used to look at something for a period of time

For example, "I had to watch a boring movie at school today.
Listen to the song and complete
the paragraphs.
• What is the song about?
(Alex and Taylor are sitting together in the park, enjoying the sunshine.)

Taylor: You seem a little quiet today, Alex. What’s going on? You look a bit distant.

Alex: I don’t know. I feel a bit off, honestly. It's like I can’t focus on anything today.

Taylor: Hmm. I understand. Sometimes I feel the same way. But, honestly, I think
you’re just tired. You seem like you need a break.
•Alex: You might be right. It’s just... I hate when I can’t figure out what’s wrong. It’s
like I am stuck in a loop, and I don’t know how to get out of it.
Taylor: (nodding sympathetically) I get that. Sometimes I feel like I don’t know
what’s going on either, but then I realize it’s just something temporary. Things are
always changing, you know?

Alex: (pauses thoughtfully) You have a point. I usually don’t let these things get to
me, but today feels different. Maybe I just need to take it easy.

Taylor: (grinning) Exactly! You deserve some rest. I know you work hard. Maybe we
could grab some coffee and just relax?

Alex: That sounds nice. I think I need that right now. Thanks, Taylor.
•Taylor: (stands up) Alright, let’s go then! You are going to feel better after some
coffee and good conversation. Trust me!
 Group work
• Create a short skit or scene using as many stative verbs as possible
• Write a script for their scene. The script should include at least 5-6
different stative verbs used correctly in context.
• Each group will present their skit to the class.
• (They both walk off together toward the café.)

Stative Verbs Used:

1. Feel

2. Look

3. Think

4. Need

5. Realize

Deserve
 Identify the stative verbs
• The group that identifies all the stative verbs is the winner.
• If the group doesn’t identify all the stative vebs, the winner is the
group which presents the skit or scene.
 Summary
• What have you learned about stative verbs and how can you identify
them in everyday language?
• Mention at least 20 stative verbs.
 HOMEWORK (groupwork)
• Simple Present vs. Present progressive/ Continuous tenses

• Differences
• Uses
• Examples
• Exercises to practice in class