Stative and dynamic verbs

Stative and dynamic verbs

Verbs can be divided into two types: stative and dynamic verbs. Stative verbs are also known as state verbs and dynamic verbs are also known as action verbs. Do you know the difference between stative and dynamic verbs? Do you know about an important grammar rule that...
The grammar of stative & dynamic verbs

The grammar of stative & dynamic verbs

Grammar difference between stative and dynamic verbs Dynamic verbs can be used in continuous tenses. Stative (or ‘state’) verbs are generally not used in continuous tenses. For example: I am knowing John. I know John. I am understanding what the teacher is...
Model answer

Model answer

Now read this model answer for making suggestions and recommendations. Take notes of any useful words or phrases. Your cousin is about to apply to university. He/she cannot decide whether to study history which was their favourite subject at school or a business...
Video: Register and grammar

Video: Register and grammar

Narration: Let’s look back at the phrases used for giving suggestions from the introductory exercise. They are all used to tell somebody that you think they should do something, but are less direct and therefore more polite. As always we can split them into usage for...