Action vs. Non-Action VerbsVersión en línea Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verb in either the simple present or present continuous tense. Pay attention for action and non-action verbs and their meanings. por Sarah McCulley 1 She ________ a new pet dog. a has b is having 2 Something stinks outside. I think I _______ a skunk. a am smelling b smell 3 He always _________ a shower in the morning before work. a is taking b takes 4 I ________ to the movies with my sister this weekend. a am going b go 5 I'm so excited! My wife _________ a baby! a has b is having 6 I ________ of moving to California next year. I am tired of the cold weather here. a am thinking b think 7 I _________ to finish reading this book before class tomorrow. a want b am wanting 8 Luna __________ that red sweater, but she is wearing it today because her mother asked her to. a is hating b hates 9 Min _________ to school today. She has the flu. a isn't coming b doesn't come 10 We _________ our grandparents twice a year. a visit b are visiting Feedback 1 The verb 'have' shows possession. It is a non-action verb, so we use the simple present. 2 The verb 'smell' is a non-action verb associated with a sense. We use the simple present tense. 3 The time word 'always' is clue. Use the simple present to talk about daily routines. 4 The sentence is about the near future. Use the present progressive. 5 'Having' is a non-action verb, but takes the -ing form in this sentence. The meaning changes. It means 'giving birth to.' 6 'Thinking' takes the -ing form in this sentence. The meaning changes. It means 'planning.' 7 'Want' is a non-action verb. Use the simple present. 8 'Hate' is a non-action verb. Use the simple present. 9 The time word 'today' is a clue. Use the present progressive 10 The time phrase 'twice a year' is a clue. Use the simple present.
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