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State and Activity Verbs

  Understanding State and Activity Verbs: When to Use Present Simple or Present Continuous Have you ever wondered why we say   “I like pizza”   and not   “I am liking pizza” ? Or why   “She is reading a book”   is correct but   “She reads a book now”   doesn’t quite sound right? If these differences confuse you, don’t worry — you're not alone! In this post, we’ll explore two types of verbs in English —   state verbs   and   activity verbs   — and learn   when to use the present simple   and   when to use the present continuous . 🔍 What Are Verbs? A   verb   is a word that shows an action, a condition, or a state of being. In English, verbs are often divided into two types when it comes to grammar use: State Verbs   (also called stative verbs) Activity Verbs   (also called dynamic verbs) Let’s dive deeper into what each of these means. 🌟 State Verbs – Verbs That Show a Condition or Feeling St...