Wednesday, 19 November 2008

Test 2 Stative verbs

The following sentences contain stative verbs being used in the Continuous. Tick ( * ) those that are acceptable.

1. He is possessing a really remarkable collection of paintings.
2. Who is this coat belonging to?
3. She was always surprising people with her practical jokes.
4. Is that costume fitting you okay?
5. I think she’s just lacking in confidence at the moment.
6. I think people are realizing now that tax cuts are out of the question.
7. I’m really despising attitudes like that.
8. I don’t think the fourth conditional is existing, is it?
9. I think I’m recognizing the lady in the red hat.
10. What is this word meaning?
11. The course is great! I’m loving every minute!
12. My head is hurting.
13. More and more people are preferring to stay at home for their holidays.
14. I’m having a great time.
15. Was that the door bell or am I hearing things?

Answers: 1. He possesses 2. does this coat belong to 3. * 4. does that costume fit 5. * 6. * (or: realize) 7. I really despise 8. fourth conditional exists, does it? 9. I recognize 10. does this word mean 11. * 12. * (or: hurts) 13. * 14. * 15. *

My Scores: 13 out of 15

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