Stative Verbs
The most common errors with stative verbs occur with "want", "need", "love/hate", "know", "have" (possession), "cost", "weigh". Never say "I am wanting to go" — say "I want to go." Never say "It is costing a lot" for a permanent price — say "It costs a lot." These verbs describe permanent or semi-permanent states, not changing actions.
The most common errors with stative verbs occur with "want", "need", "love/hate", "know", "have" (possession), "cost", "weigh". Never say "I am wanting to go" — say "I want to go." Never say "It is costing a lot" for a permanent price — say "It costs a lot." These verbs describe permanent or semi-permanent states, not changing actions.
Practice
Which sentence is CORRECT?
How muchthis weigh? I need to know for the shipping.
Put the words in the correct order: