Present Simple Exercises PDF
Set 8: Stative Verbs
Preview: Questions
Fill in the blank with the correct option.
1.I ___ what you mean.
a) knowb) am knowingc) knowsd) knowing
2.This book ___ to me.
a) belongsb) is belongingc) belongd) belonging
3.She ___ chocolate ice cream.
a) prefersb) is preferringc) preferd) preferring
4.How much ___ this shirt cost?
a) doesb) isc) dod) are
5.I ___ you are right.
a) believeb) am believingc) believesd) believing
... and 15 more questions in the PDF
Preview: Answers & Explanations
1.know
'Know' is a stative verb. Use Present Simple: I know. (Not: I am knowing.)
2.belongs
'Belong' is a stative verb. Use Present Simple + third person -s: belongs. (Not: is belonging.)
3.prefers
'Prefer' is a stative verb. Use Present Simple: She prefers.
... explanations for all 20 questions included in the PDF
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