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Universidad Metropolitana Título V Campus

Universidad Metropolitana Título V Campus. Non-Action Verbs Learning Zone - Inglés. Definition. Non-action verbs indicate states, sense, desire, possession or opinion but not actions . Non-action verbs are also called linking verbs.

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Universidad Metropolitana Título V Campus

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  1. Universidad MetropolitanaTítulo V Campus Non-Action Verbs Learning Zone - Inglés

  2. Definition Non-action verbs indicate states, sense, desire, possession or opinion but notactions. Non-action verbs are also called linking verbs. These verbs are not usually used in the progressive tenses.

  3. Non-Action Verbs- Verb “be” The verb “to be” is an example of linking verbs. In all the tenses: am, is, are, was and were

  4. Non-Action Verbs The situation determines whether the action or non-action form of the verb is used.

  5. Non-Action Verbs are classify in: 1.Existence 2.Senses 3. Attitudes 4. Possession 5.Emotions 6. Thoughts Click on the subject you would like to explore.

  6. Non-Action Verb: Existence • These verbs describe appearance. Back

  7. Non-Action Verb: Sense • These verbs describe perception and the senses. Back

  8. Non-Action Verb: Attitudes • These verbs describe attitudes. Back

  9. Non-Action Verb: Possession • These verbs show possession. Back

  10. Non-Action Verb: Emotions • These verbs express emotions. Back

  11. Non-Action Verb: Thoughts • These verbs describe mental states. Back Next

  12. Non-Action Verbs and the Present Progressive Tense

  13. Non-Action Verbs and the Present Progressive Non-Action Verbs are not usually used in the progressive sentences. Even when they describe a situation that continues. Use the simple present tense

  14. Examples These verbs cannot be in the Present Progressive tense. Notice the usage in the following example. Examples: Christie likes pie. (correct)

  15. Some verbs have both action and non-action meanings. The situation determines whether the action or non-action form of the verb is used. Action and Non-Action Verbs

  16. Verbs with Both Actions • These verbs have both meanings: Action and Non-Action Verbs

  17. Practice: • Choose the correct answer by clicking on the non-action verb. • She seemsnice. • I dobelieve in fairy tales. • Your perfume smells great. • I lovemy nephew. • We are happy together.

  18. Practice: • Choose the correct answer by clicking on the non-action verb. • This soup tastesdelicious. • I like pecan pie. • Michael is really smart. • We want to eat ice cream. • I believe in love.

  19. Bibliography • http://serc.sogang.ac.kr/erc/Grammar/Verb%20Tense/NonProgressive_Verbs.html • http://www.eslgold.com/grammar/nonaction_verbs.html • http://users.pandora.be/johan.hulsbosch/elementary%20grammar/eg20non-actionverbs.htm

  20. Prepared by: • Cristabel R. Ocasio Ilarraza • Nirazette L. Gonzalez Abella

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