Stative Verbs

In each of the following sentences, identify the verb. Then correct any problems with stative verbs by choosing the correct verb tense from the options provided. If a sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” Answers will appear as follows: verb / corrected verb.

For help with this exercise, see section 29g of Foundations First, Fifth Edition.

  1. Question

    Leila has been writing an opinion column for the college newspaper since September.

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    Stative Verbs: In each of the following sentences, identify the verb. Then correct any problems with stative verbs by choosing the correct verb tense from the options provided. If a sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” Answers will appear as follows: verb / corrected verb. - Leila has been writing an opinion column for the college newspaper since September.

  2. Question

    She is loving the experience.

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    Stative Verbs: In each of the following sentences, identify the verb. Then correct any problems with stative verbs by choosing the correct verb tense from the options provided. If a sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” Answers will appear as follows: verb / corrected verb. - She is loving the experience.

  3. Question

    She has been expressing her ideas about events on campus for months.

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    Stative Verbs: In each of the following sentences, identify the verb. Then correct any problems with stative verbs by choosing the correct verb tense from the options provided. If a sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” Answers will appear as follows: verb / corrected verb. - She has been expressing her ideas about events on campus for months.

  4. Question

    Readers are liking her columns.

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    Stative Verbs: In each of the following sentences, identify the verb. Then correct any problems with stative verbs by choosing the correct verb tense from the options provided. If a sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” Answers will appear as follows: verb / corrected verb. - Readers are liking her columns.

  5. Question

    They are wanting to read them every week.

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    Stative Verbs: In each of the following sentences, identify the verb. Then correct any problems with stative verbs by choosing the correct verb tense from the options provided. If a sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” Answers will appear as follows: verb / corrected verb. - They are wanting to read them every week.

  6. Question

    A few are being critical of her opinions or observations.

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    Stative Verbs: In each of the following sentences, identify the verb. Then correct any problems with stative verbs by choosing the correct verb tense from the options provided. If a sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” Answers will appear as follows: verb / corrected verb. - A few are being critical of her opinions or observations.

  7. Question

    Generally, they are arguing their points politely and rationally.

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    Stative Verbs: In each of the following sentences, identify the verb. Then correct any problems with stative verbs by choosing the correct verb tense from the options provided. If a sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” Answers will appear as follows: verb / corrected verb. - Generally, they are arguing their points politely and rationally.

  8. Question

    Little by little, Leila is becoming a celebrity at school.

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    Stative Verbs: In each of the following sentences, identify the verb. Then correct any problems with stative verbs by choosing the correct verb tense from the options provided. If a sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” Answers will appear as follows: verb / corrected verb. - Little by little, Leila is becoming a celebrity at school.

  9. Question

    Leila is believing in the free exchange of ideas.

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    Stative Verbs: In each of the following sentences, identify the verb. Then correct any problems with stative verbs by choosing the correct verb tense from the options provided. If a sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” Answers will appear as follows: verb / corrected verb. - Leila is believing in the free exchange of ideas.

  10. Question

    She now is understanding the power of the press.

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    Stative Verbs: In each of the following sentences, identify the verb. Then correct any problems with stative verbs by choosing the correct verb tense from the options provided. If a sentence is correct, choose “Correct.” Answers will appear as follows: verb / corrected verb. - She now is understanding the power of the press.