Class 3-1: Nonprogressive / Nonaction Verbs

English Titan Class 3-1: Nonprogressive / Nonaction Verbs

He feels this relationship is not working!

Definition:

Nonprogressive or nonaction verbs refer to or describe mental actions. (Mental Actionsemotional, mental and possession)

These verbs describe general feelings or actions. Nonprogressive verbs are always written in the simple tense.

Examples:

1. (feel) I feel sad about my grandmother dying.

2. (think) I think I should study before my test   tomorrow.

3. (taste) The pizza tastes great.

4. (smell) The bakery smells great.

5. (be) I am excited.

6. (understand)understand your question.

7. (appreciate) appreciate your time today.

  Examples of Nonprogressive Verbs

 Mental:    
knowsupposeimaginethink realize
need understandwantrememberprefer
mean recognizedoubtfeel believe
 Emotional:    
love dislikemindlike fear
envycarehateappreciate
Possession:    
havepossessown belong 
Sensory Perception:
hear tastesmellseefeel
Other Actions:
seem lookexist owebe
containcostincludeconsist
of
appear
weigh

3-1

He realizes the importance of in-store assembly.