We sometimes see state verbwhen they used with -ing form. So when they are used with-ing are they state verb or not? If they are not what we call them? and what about their uses?
Verbs that are typically considered state verbs can sometimes be used with the "-ing" form, but this doesn't change their classification as state verbs. When they are used in this form, they often denote an ongoing action or activity rather than a state. This usage is called the "continuous" or "progressive" aspect.
For example:
- "I am liking this book." (Continuous aspect of "like" indicating ongoing action)
- "She is knowing the answer." (Continuous aspect of "know" indicating ongoing action)
However, not all state verbs are commonly used in the continuous form, and doing so can sometimes sound awkward or grammatically incorrect. Instead, they are typically used to describe states or conditions rather than ongoing actions.
For example:
- "I am loving pizza." (awkward; "love" is usually not used in the continuous form)
- "He is believing in himself." (awkward; "believe" is usually not used in the continuous form)
In summary, when state verbs are used with the "-ing" form, they are still considered state verbs, but they are expressing an ongoing action rather than a static state.
