Verbs of the senses: see, hear, smell, feel, taste etc (We often use can or could with these verbs). The verbsfeel and hurtcan be used in either continuous or simple forms

2) verbs of opinion: agree, believe, consider etc

3) verbs of emotions: feel, forgive, hate, like, love etc

4) other verbs: appear(=seem), be, belong, fit (=be the right shape and size of sth), have (=possess), know, look (=appear), need, prefer, require, want, weigh, wish etc

Some stative verbs (see, smell, taste, feel, think, have etc) have continuous forms but there is a difference in meaning.

STATE

ACTION

I think she’s rich. (=I believe)   The milk tastes awful. (=it has a bad flavour) He has a pet dog. (=he owns) This cloth feels like velvet. (=has the texture) I seeyou’re in trouble. (=I understand) The kitchen smells of burnt meat. (=has the smell) He comes from Spain. (=he was born in) I love holidays. (in general)   Your hair looksgreat. (=it appears)   The baby weighs 5 kilos. (=it has) Ann is very tall.

I’m thinking about your plan. (=I’m considering) He’s tasting the sauce; it might need some salt. (=he’s trying its flavour) He’s having dinner now. (=he’s eating) She’s feeling her way in the dark. (=she’s finding her way) I’m seeing my lawyer tonight. (=I’m visiting) Why areyousmelling your food? (=trying the smell off) He’s coming from Spain. (=he’s travelling from) I’m loving this holiday. (=I’m enjoying; specific) She’s looking at some old photographs. (=she’s examining) I’m weighingmyself on my new scales. (=I’m finding out my weight) Ann is beingvery kind to me these days. (=she’s behaving)

11.Choose the correct item.

1.I (see/am seeing) that the situation is out of control.

2.The sausages (are tasting/taste) delicious.

3.(Do you enjoy/Are you enjoying) this party?

4.You haven’t said a word all morning. What (are you thinking/do you think) about?

5.He (has/is having) a Siamese cat.

6.These flowers (are smelling/smell) nice.

7.I (don’t know/am not knowing) where she keeps the keys.

8.Why (are you feeling/do you feel) your pockets? Have you lost anything?

9.Why (do you smell/are you smelling) the milk? Do you think it has gone off?

10.Anna is Italian. She (is coming/comes) from Italy.

11.That dress (looks/is looking) nice on you.

12.Paul (listens/is listening) to a new record in his room.

13.If you (don’t look/aren’t looking) at that comic book, I’d like to see it.

14.Joan (weighs/is weighing) 50 kilos.

15.Mary (is/is being) very naughty these days.

12.Fill in with Present Simple, Present Continuous, Present Perfect or Present Perfect Continuous.

Arthur:     Sandra: Arthur:     Sandra: Arthur:   Sandra:

I 1) ‘ve been searching (search) for a house for a week now but so far I 2)........ (not/find) anything suitable. Why 3)........ (you/want) to move? Well, the people living next to me 4)........ (be) the main problem. They 5)........ (always/argue) especially at night. Oh dear! 6)........ (you/ever/complain) to them? Yes, but they 7)........ (not/stop). They 8)....... (keep on) making noise. I 9)...... (not/be able) to sleep well lately, and I 10)........ (feel) sleepy all the week. How awful!

13.Choose the correct form (Present Simple, Present Continuous or Present Perfect Continuous).

1. I’ve been cleaning/I’m cleaning my flat for the past two hours.

2. Look. Can you see Simon over here? He’s been sitting/He’s sitting in the corner.

3. ‘How long have you been/are you ill?’ ‘Since yesterday.’

4. Have you known/Do you know Sarah for very long?

5. I’ve been learning/I’m learning English since last year.

6. They’ve lived/They live in London now. They’ve been/They’re there for the last six months.

14.Choose the correct form (Present Perfect or Present Perfect Continuous).

1. They’ve been repairing/They’ve repaired the road all this week, but they haven’t finished yet.

2.I’m sorry, but I’ve been breaking/I’ve broken this chair.

3.Sally has been saving/has saved nearly two thousand pounds so far this year.

4.What’s the matte? Have you been losing/Have you lost something?

5. I’ve always been working/I’ve always worked in the music industry.

6.Someone has been eating/ has eaten my chocolates. There aren’t many left.

15.Write the letter in full sentences. Use the present forms.

Dear Ted,

1. I write / you / London.

2. I be / here / a week / and / I enjoy myself / very much.

3. So far / I see / most of / important historic places.

4. I usually / spend / several hours every day / in museums and galleries.

5. The hotel / I stay / be / lovely / but / be very expensive, so I plan / move / cheaper one / rest / my stay.

6. Tomorrow / I take / trip through Kent / which / I look forward to.

Unit 2 NUTRIENTS IN FOOD Constituents of food Junk food Dietary habits GRAMMARPast forms