Stative Verbs - exercises

1.  Fill in the blanks.

Andreas (get)_____________ nervous whenever he takes a test. His head feels light and his hands (become)_____________ sweaty. He worries that the teacher (look)_____________ at him. Other people can see that Andreas (appear) _____________ upset because he (act)_____________ so 'jumpy'.

 Alberto Benigni is a very funny Italian actor. Presently, he (appear)_____________ in a movie called "Il Monstro", the monster. He (seem) to have a natural gift for comedy. In this movie,the police think he, Loro, is a dangerous serial killer, but this is a case of mistaken identity. The police try to catch him by having a beautiful woman, a cop, invite him to her apartment. He is delighted to be in her company. However, Loro is a person who (act) _____________ strange. He bumbles, and fumbles, which causes the police to think he is going to attack her at any moment. Instead, the woman (appear) _____________ to fall in love with him. Meanwhile another man, the real serial killer, is caught. He (resemble) _____________ Loro in appearance, but not in character.

2.  Choose the answer that best completes the sentence.   

1. "What is that sound?" -- " I don't know.   I _____________ anything."

am not hearing don't hear am not listening to don't listen to

2. "How is your cold today?" "You _____________ a lot better today."

sound are sounding

3. Every time he thinks of his mother's cooking, he _____________ homesick.

feels is feeling

4. This milk _____________ fresh.

isn't tasting doesn't taste

5. This afternoon, I _____________ the doctor about my skin problem.

see am seeing

 

 

3.  Choose the correct answer in each pair.  

 

Millions of Americans have started dieting. They believe, are believing _____________ that if they can cut down on their caloric intake, they will lose weight.

However, what they don't understand, aren't understanding _____________ is that it takes more than just improving one's diet to lose weight. They have to exercise too.

Some people hate, are hating _____________ having to exercise. 

They feel , are feeling _____________ tired after a long day of work and

don't want, aren't wanting _____________ to exercise.

They need are needing _____________ encouragement to complete their goal successfully.

 

 

4.  Fill in the blanks. Decide whether to use the simple or progressive verb form.

1. My sister told the caller, "Please call back later. We _____________dinner."

2. The policeman asked, " Do you _____________ a valid California drivers license?"

3. I told the officer "I _____________ trouble with the Department of Motor Vehicles.

They were supposed to send it to me a week ago.

4. The officer asked, "Are you ok?" "No", I said, "I think I _____________ a baby!"

5. The street person asked, " _____________ any spare change?"

6. "When _____________ our next quiz?" I asked.

 

5.  Practice -- Find the error:

Each year millions of people visit Disney World and Disneyland. Finding a huge amusement park to play in, delights young and old people. A huge fireworks show is amazing visitors at nighttime. Disney characters walk around the park greeting and amusing children. Even after fifty years, the magic of this place pleases all who come to explore.

 

 

 

 

 Practice -- Choose the word that best completes the sentence.     

 

1. My baby _____________ twenty five pounds!"

weighs is weighing

2. The nurse _____________ my baby on a scale while the doctor is watching."

weighs is weighing

3. A new VolksWagen Jetta _____________ $22,000 dollars.

costs is costing

4. My 16-year old son _____________ six feet - four inches tall.

measures is measuring 

5. This exam _____________ what you know about cell biology.

measures is measuring

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