Stative vs Dynamic Verbs Exercises PDFSet 3: Stative vs Dynamic Verbs: Mixed Practice
20 questions·15 min·Answers included·Explanations included
Preview: Questions
Fill in the blank with the correct option.
1.This suitcase ___ over 20 kilograms. We'll have to pay extra at the airport.
a) is weighingb) weighsc) weighingd) weigh
2.Look — the nurse ___ the baby to check her development.
a) weighsb) weighc) weighingd) is weighing
3.The swimming pool ___ 25 metres in length.
a) measuresb) is measuringc) measuringd) measure
4.At the moment, the tailor ___ his client for a new suit.
a) measureb) measuresc) is measuringd) measuring
5.These shoes ___ me perfectly. I'll take them.
a) are fittingb) fittingc) fitsd) fit
... and 15 more questions in the PDF
Preview: Answers
1.weighs
2.is weighing
3.measures
4.is measuring
5.fit
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Preview: Explanations
1."weighs"(b)
Here 'weigh' means 'has a weight of' — a stative meaning. When we state how much something weighs, we use the present simple: 'It weighs 20 kg', not 'It is weighing 20 kg'.
2."is weighing"(d)
Here 'weigh' means 'measure the weight of something using a scale' — a dynamic meaning. When someone actively weighs something, we use the present continuous: 'The nurse is weighing the baby'.
3."measures"(a)
Here 'measure' means 'has a measurement of' — a stative meaning. When we state the dimensions of something, we use the present simple: 'The pool measures 25 metres', not 'is measuring 25 metres'.
4."is measuring"(c)
Here 'measure' means 'find the size of something using a tool' — a dynamic meaning. When someone actively measures, we use the present continuous: 'The tailor is measuring his client'.
5."fit"(d)
Here 'fit' means 'be the right size or shape' — a stative meaning. We use the present simple: 'These shoes fit me'. 'Fits' is wrong because 'these shoes' is plural.
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