Verbs which do not normally have progressive aspect, because they describe a state rather an action.
Verb | Example (simple aspect) | Other uses of the verb (continuous aspect) |
1. hear | I hear good music. | You will be hearing from him. (you will get news from him). You are just hearing things! |
2. sound | The music sounds good. | – |
3. see | I see a bird! | I’m seeing the doctor. (I have an appointment) You are just seeing things! |
4. smell | The flower smells good. (involuntary action). | I’m smelling the flower. (voluntary action) |
5. taste | The soup tastes good. (involuntary action). | I’m tasting the soup. (voluntary action). |
6. feel | This material feels soft. (involuntary action). | I’m feeling the material. (voluntary action). How are you feeling? |
7. look | You look well. | You are looking better today. (temporary) Tom is looking at Helen. |
8. appear | He appears to be asleep. (seems to be) | The actor is appearing on the stage. |
Verb | Example (simple aspect) | Other uses of the verb (continuous aspect) |
1. believe | I believe you are right. | – |
2. consider | I consider you are right. (I believe) | I’m considering buying a new car. (I’m thinking of…) |
3. think | I think you are right. (I believe) | I’m thinking of /about buying a new car. |
4. expect | I expect she’ll come later. (I believe) | I’m expecting a letter from her. (I am waiting to receive) |
5. need | I need your help. | – |
6. imagine | Can you imagine this? | – |
7. know | I know you are right. | – |
8. understand etc. | I do not understand what you are saying. | – |
Verb | Example (simple aspect) | Other uses of the verb (continuous aspect) |
1. forget | Don’t forget too lock the door! | – |
2. notice | No one notices her arrival. | – |
3. realize | I don’t realize her problem. | – |
4. recognize | I recognize your voice! | – |
Verb | Example (simple aspect) | Other uses of the verb (continuous aspect) |
1. like | I like strawberries! | – |
2. dislike | I dislike going to the dentist. | – |
3. love | I love you! | – |
4. hate | He hates being alone. | – |
5. loathe | I loathe fish. | – |
6. prefer | What do you prefer? | – |
7. want | What do you want? | – |
8. wish | I wish you to be happy! | – |
9. refuse | He refuses my help. | – |
10. regret | Do you regret your mistake? | – |
11. mind | I don’t mind his smoking. (I have no objection) | Who is minding the baby? (is taking care of …) |
Verb | Example (simple aspect) | Other uses of the verb (continuous aspect) |
1. be | He is a pupil. | You are being rude today.(temporary behaviour) |
2. have | I have a bicycle. | I’m having lunch. I’m having a bath. |
3. belong to | This book belongs to me. | – |
5. cost | How much does this book cost? | Eggs are costing more these days. |
6. hold | This bottle holds three litres. (contains) | I’m holding the bottle in my hand. (I’m keeping it) |
7. resemble | Daniel resembles his mother. | Ann is resembling her mother more and more. |
8. matter | It doesn’t matter! | – |
9. own | I own this piece of art! | – |
Sarut mana, doamna profesoara am doua intrebari . In “I’m having launch in my restaurant” heaving este folosit corect? Daca da, noi il vom gandi ca aspect simplu sau continuu? Multumesc pentru timpul acordat
Verbul „have” nu are aspect continuu atunci când are sensul de „a deține”: I have a new car.
Poate fi folosit la un timp continuu când nu are sensul de „a deține”: I am having lunch. / I am having fun. / I am having a bath.