Stative Verbs Exercises

1. What do Stative Verbs Describe?

A state of being or mind
An action
A physical activity
A future event

2. Identify the Stative Verb in the Sentence.

"She runs every morning."
"He believes in miracles."
"They are playing football."
"We will travel next year."

3. Which Category of Stative Verbs Includes "Think" and "Believe"?

Physical
Mental
Action
Future

4. Which Sentence Uses a Stative Verb Incorrectly?

I am wanting a new dress.
She has a beautiful house.
They like the new design.
We know the truth.

5. Which Verb is NOT a Stative Verb?

Prefer
Own
Run
Need

6. Which Sentence Correctly Uses a Stative Verb in a Question?

Do you owning a car?
Does she likes ice cream?
Do you believe in ghosts?
Is he knowing the answer?

7. Which of the Following is a Physical Stative Verb?

Imagine
Want
Own
Prefer

8. Which Sentence Correctly Uses a Stative Verb in the Present Continuous, Discussing a Change of State?

I am knowing the answer.
She is wanting a cookie.
They are having two dogs.
None of the above.

9. Which of the Following is NOT a Common Mistake with Stative Verbs?

Using them in the continuous form
Using them with "to be" in the simple form
Using them to describe a state
Using them in the past tense

10. Which Sentence Correctly Uses a Stative Verb?

He is seeming sad.
She hears a strange noise.
We are preferring tea over coffee.
They are having a big house.