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Thursday, 21 September 2017

Stative Verbs

Be careful ! There are some verbs with 2 meanings! Sometimes they are stative, but not always!
What is the difference in meaning in the following sentences?
1a. I have two brothers and one sister.
1b. I am having lunch now. I'll talk to you later.

2a. I think she is cute!
2b. I am thinkingof buying a new computer.

3a. This cake tastes awful!
3b. Why are you tasting my coffee? Go away!

4a. Your shoes smell!
4b. Look! The dog is smelling your shoes!

5a. I see what you mean! 
5b. I am seeing the dentist tomorrow.