Stative Verbs

Put the verbs in brackets into the present simple or the present continuous.

1. A: Michael (be) very quiet today. Is anything wrong?
B: No, I don't think so.

2. A: These towels (feel) as soft as silk.
B: I've just washed them.

3. A: We (think) of moving back to England.
B: Really? When?

4. A: Where's Andrew? We can't find him anywhere.
B: It (look) as if he's disappeared.

5. A: What perfume are you wearing? it (smell) lovely.
B: Thanks. It's called "Angel".

6. A: The Trio Dance Group (appear) at the Odeon tonight.
B: Shall we go?

7. A: This skirt (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 (just/see) things.

9. A: What's Dad doing?
B: He (taste) the potatoes to see if they are cooked.

10. A: The Richardsons (have) a cottage in Cornwall.
B: I know. They bought it a few years ago.

11. A: I really (not/see) what the problem is.
B: No, I don't understand it either.

12. A: This soup (taste) delicious. How did you make it?
B: Well, it's really very simple.

13. A: What's that noise?
B: It (sound) like Jane playing her trumpet!

14. A: Are you busy at the moment?
B: Yes. I (arrange) a very important meeting.

15. A: What time the train (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 (fit) me perfectly.
2. The Greens (play) golf with my parents this weekend.
3. Adam (explain) to his son how to use the new computer.
4. I (feel) very well. (think) I'll lie down for a few minutes.
5. A: Betty (invite) Monica to her wedding?
B: I (have) no idea.
6. Every morning when I (wake up) I (smell) fresh coffee coming from the kitchen.
7. Stewart always (wear) a suit and tie to the office.
8. A: Where's Ed?
B: He (change) the tyre on his car.
9. A: Karen, you (know) the answer to question two?
B: Yes Miss. Water (boil) at 100 C.
10. More and more people (develop) health problems because of air pollution.