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Non-Progressive Verbs
The verbs below are called non-action verbs. They are NOT normally used in progressive tenses.
Verbs with a * can sometimes be used, but it has a special meaning. |
HERE ARE SOME EXAMPLES:
The nurse hears his heart beating.
not: His heart sounds good.
She knows how to be a good nurse.
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The girl looks pretty.
not: She seems nice.
I know her; she is my friend.
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The thief has my jewelry!
not: That jewelry belongs to me.
I want to stop him!
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