Stative Verbs

Put the verbs in brackets into the present simple or the present continuous. 1. A: Michael [blank_start]is being[blank_end] (be) very quiet today. Is anything wrong? B: No, I don't think so. 2. A: These towels [blank_start]feel[blank_end] (feel) as soft as silk. B: I've just washed them. 3. A: We [blank_start]are thinking[blank_end] (think) of moving back to England. B: Really? When? 4. A: Where's Andrew? We can't find him anywhere. B: It [blank_start]looks[blank_end] (look) as if he's disappeared. 5. A: What perfume are you wearing? it [blank_start]smells[blank_end] (smell) lovely. B: Thanks. It's called "Angel". 6. A: The Trio Dance Group [blank_start]is appearing[blank_end] (appear) at the Odeon tonight. B: Shall we go? 7. A: This skirt [blank_start]doesn't fit[blank_end] (not/fit) me any more. B: You must have gained some weight. 8. A: Mum, I saw a ghost last night. B: Don't be silly. You [blank_start]are just seeing[blank_end] (just/see) things. 9. A: What's Dad doing? B: He [blank_start]is tasting[blank_end] (taste) the potatoes to see if they are cooked. 10. A: The Richardsons [blank_start]have[blank_end] (have) a cottage in Cornwall. B: I know. They bought it a few years ago. 11. A: I really [blank_start]don't see[blank_end] (not/see) what the problem is. B: No, I don't understand it either. 12. A: This soup [blank_start]tastes[blank_end] (taste) delicious. How did you make it? B: Well, it's really very simple. 13. A: What's that noise? B: It [blank_start]sounds[blank_end] (sound) like Jane playing her trumpet! 14. A: Are you busy at the moment? B: Yes. I [blank_start]am arranging[blank_end] (arrange) a very important meeting. 15. A: What time [blank_start]does[blank_end] the train [blank_start]leave[blank_end] (leave)? B: At 6 o'clock.

Fill in the blanks with the present simple or present continuous form of the verbs in brackets. 1. My new jacket [blank_start]fits[blank_end] (fit) me perfectly. 2. The Greens [blank_start]are playing[blank_end] (play) golf with my parents this weekend. 3. Adam [blank_start]is explaining[blank_end] (explain) to his son how to use the new computer. 4. I [blank_start]don't feel[blank_end] (feel) very well. [blank_start]l think[blank_end] (think) I'll lie down for a few minutes. 5. A: [blank_start]Is[blank_end] Betty [blank_start]inviting[blank_end] (invite) Monica to her wedding? B: I [blank_start]have[blank_end] (have) no idea. 6. Every morning when I [blank_start]wake up[blank_end] (wake up) I [blank_start]smell[blank_end] (smell) fresh coffee coming from the kitchen. 7. Stewart always [blank_start]wears[blank_end] (wear) a suit and tie to the office. 8. A: Where's Ed? B: He [blank_start]is changing[blank_end] (change) the tyre on his car. 9. A: Karen, [blank_start]do[blank_end] you [blank_start]know[blank_end] (know) the answer to question two? B: Yes Miss. Water [blank_start]boils[blank_end] (boil) at 100 C. 10. More and more people [blank_start]are developing[blank_end] (develop) health problems because of air pollution.