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Non-Action Verbs
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Universidad MetropolitanaTítulo V Campus
Definition
Non-action verbs indicate states, sense, desire, indicate states, sense, desire, possession or opinion but possession or opinion but notnot actionsactions..
Non-action verbs are also called linking verbs. Non-action verbs are also called linking verbs.
These verbs are not usually used These verbs are not usually used in the progressive tenses. in the progressive tenses.
Some of the common Non-Action Verbs
seem prefer
like possess
own want
Non-Action Verbs- Verb Non-Action Verbs- Verb “be”“be”
Non-Action VerbsNon-Action Verbs Action VerbsAction Verbs
I I amam a doctor. a doctor. I I walkwalk for 20 minutes. for 20 minutes.
She She isis pretty. pretty. Sara Sara dancesdances tango. tango.
They They areare students. students. The kids The kids playplay Nintendo. Nintendo.
The The verb “to be”verb “to be” is an example of linking verbs. In is an example of linking verbs. In all the tenses:all the tenses:
am, is, are, was am, is, are, was andand were were
Non-Action VerbsNon-Action VerbsCommon Non-Action Verbs
Existence
be*be* seemseem look*look* sound*sound*
Sense seesee hearhear smell*smell* taste*taste*
Attitudes need need wantwant preferprefer
Possession
have*have* ownown possesspossess belongbelong
Emotion love*love* hatehate likelike
Thoughts knowknow rememberremember forgetforget understandunderstand
Some verbs have action and non-action meanings. They are indicated by an asterisk* in the table above.The situation determines whether the action
or non-action form of the verb is used.
1.Existence2.Senses3. Attitudes4. Possession5.Emotions6. Thoughts
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Non-Action Verb: Existence
• These verbs describe appearance.
Non-Action Verb Sentence
be She is very nice.
seem You seem to have a lot of energy.
sound It sounds like a great idea.
look Sheila looks very good in that dress.
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Non-Action Verb: Sense• These verbs describe perception and the
senses.
Non-Action Verb Sentence
see I will see you later.
hear Carol does not hear anything.
smell That smells weird.
taste It tastes very good.
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Non-Action Verb: Attitudes
• These verbs describe attitudes.
Non-Action Verb Sentence
need They need your help for the assignment.
want I want new clothes for my birthday.
prefer I like blue, but I prefer purple.
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Non-Action Verb: Possession
• These verbs show possession.
Non-Action Verb Sentence
have Chris and Melanie have a new apartment.
own He owns a store at Fifth Ave.
possess Melba posses an inheritance.
belong Those books belong to me.
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Non-Action Verb: Emotions
• These verbs express emotions.
Non-Action Verb Sentence
love My best friend and I love flowers.
hate They hate some kind of bugs.
like Sally and Michelle like parties.
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Non-Action Verb: Thoughts
• These verbs describe mental states.
Non-Action Verb Sentence
know They know my email address.
remember Do you remember me?
forgot He forgot my name.
understand I do not understand this game.
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Non-Action Verbs and the Non-Action Verbs and the Present ProgressivePresent Progressive
Non-Action Verbs are not usually are not usually used in the used in the progressive sentences.progressive sentences.
Even when they describe a situation that Even when they describe a situation that continues.continues.
Use the simple present tense
ExamplesExamples
Correct
like
want
own
Examples:Christie likes pie. (correct)
These verbs cannot be in These verbs cannot be in
the Present Progressive tense.the Present Progressive tense.
Notice the usage in the following example.Notice the usage in the following example.
Action and Non-Action Action and Non-Action VerbsVerbs
Some verbs have both action and non-action meanings.
The situation determines whether the action or non-action form of the verb is used.
Non-Action Verbs Action Verbs
My flowers look pretty.Sissy is looking through the
glass.
I think that is not good. He is thinking about you.
They have a great car. We are having a baby.
Verbs with Both ActionsVerbs with Both Actions These verbs have both meanings:These verbs have both meanings:
be think taste
look sound consider
love appear feel
have smell hate
Practice:Practice: Choose the correct answer by clicking on the non-Choose the correct answer by clicking on the non-
action verb. action verb.
1.1. She She seemsseems nicenice..
2.2. I I dodo believe believe in fairy tales.in fairy tales.
3.3. YourYour perfume perfume smellssmells great. great.
4.4. I I lovelove mymy nephew. nephew.
5.5. We We are are happy together. happy together.
Practice:
• Choose the correct answer by clicking on the non-action verb.
1. This soup tastes delicious.
2. I like pecan pie.
3. Michael is really smart.
4. We want to eat ice cream.
5. I believe in love.
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Cristabel R. Ocasio IlarrazaCristabel R. Ocasio Ilarraza Nirazette L. Gonzalez AbellaNirazette L. Gonzalez Abella
