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Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch04

Identify the sentence in which the stative verb is used incorrectly:

  1. This fabric feels rough to the touch.

  2. She is seeming upset about the delay.

  3. The package belongs to the new tenant.

  4. He believes every word she says.
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B Correct answer
Explanation

'Seem' is a stative verb describing a perceptual state and cannot be used in the progressive tense. The correct form is 'She seems upset about the delay'.

Multiple choice english-grammar-course mh-grammar-ch04

Choose the grammatically correct sentence:

  1. Why not taking a short break before continuing?

  2. Why not to take a short break before continuing?

  3. Why not take a short break before continuing?

  4. Why not taken a short break before continuing?
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C Correct answer
Explanation

The expression 'Why not' is followed by a bare infinitive (base form without 'to') when making a suggestion; no -ing form, infinitive with 'to', or past participle is appropriate here.