English Learning Tip of the Day: Tip of the Day: 155 No continuous form for stative

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English Learning Tip of the Day Tip of the Day: 155 No continuous form for stative From Kenneth Beare, your Guide to English as 2nd Language No continuous form for stative verbs One major difference in passive use between English and some other languages is that the continuous forms may be used in English while not in some other languages. Example Sentences She thinks it's an interesting exhibit. NOT She is thinking it's an interesting exhibit. Jack believes in the theory. NOT Jack is believing in the theory. Quiz of the Day - Collocations - Catch, Pay, and Keep Collocations are words that go together with specific verbs or other words. This collection of combinations focuses on and common words and expressions that go with the verbs 'catch', 'pay' and 'keep'. English Worksheet of the Day - Business Trends This intermediate to upper-intermediate level business lesson focuses on increasing vocabulary used to describe economic trends. Yesterday's English Tip Tomorrow's English Tip This email is written by: Kenneth Beare English as 2nd Language Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'English Learning Tip of the Day' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement