State verbs made simple
‘I’m lovin’ it.’ It’s a catchy slogan… People all over the world recognise it instantly. But for English teachers and grammar geeks, it’s almost painful to hear — and not because they don’t like burgers!
Some verbs in English usually stay in the simple form. But some can also be used in the continuous, and when that happens, the meaning can change completely.
In this Mini English Lesson, Kate looks at state verbs and shows you why adding that ‘-ing’ can sometimes change the meaning completely.