Monday, January 18, 2016

Comment on the differences between STATIVE and DYNAMIC verbs(e.g see/look at, hear/listen to).Explain how this distinction is relevent to the...

There are verbs that are not normally used in the
Continuous Aspect because of their lexical meaning. These
include:


-         verbs denoting instant actions:
Jackson kicks the ball and scores the final
goal.


-         verbs denoting universal truths
and permanent characteristics: Fish
swim.


-         verbs of inert perception:
The flower smells nice.


-        
verbs of mental activity: I remember what he
said
.


-         verbs of feeling: I
don’t like lazy people
.


-         verbs denoting
relation: This book belongs to his
brother.


These verbs are commonly used in the
Simple Aspect. Using them in the Continuous Aspect implies a voluntary
action:


a)      we can replace them with
synonyms:


ex: I hear something.  versus
I am listening to music.


b)      we can use
verbs denoting permanent states as verbs denoting
activities:


ex: The cake tastes good  versus
 I am tasting the cake.


I think you are right
versus He is thinking of his
future.


c)      we can use them with other
meanings:


ex: I am seeing my doctor tomorrow
(meet)


He is having a party.
(throw a party)


d)      we can use them to
express an exception, a temporary situation:


ex: He is kind
versus He is being kind today.


e) we
can use them in the Continuous Aspect to denote a gradual intensification of the action:
Peter is resembling his father more and more.

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