State verbs vs. action verbs
English Grade 5 (Top Goal 2) · Unit 1: Personal Interests · Lesson 3 · Term 1
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Lesson questions (13)
- I ____ to go to the fair again!
Answer: want - My cousin ____ at the fair right now.
Answer: is playing - I ____ this song. It's great!
Answer: love - She ____ the answer.
Answer: knows - Look! He ____ a horse.
Answer: is riding - Which verb is a state verb?
Answer: like - Which verb is an action verb?
Answer: play - We ____ ice cream. (state)
Answer: like - They ____ origami at the moment.
Answer: are making - I ____ you. You're right.
Answer: believe - State verbs are not usually used in the ____.
Answer: present progressive - He ____ a new bike. (possession)
Answer: has - Listen! The children ____.
Answer: are singing
About this lesson
“State verbs vs. action verbs” is from English Grade 5 (Top Goal 2) (Unit 1: Personal Interests) and has 13 questions with answers. Sample questions: “I ____ to go to the fair again!” and “My cousin ____ at the fair right now.”. Every question can be played in any Hessa Play game or activity.
Lesson words: want · is playing · love · knows · is riding · like · play · are making · believe · present progressive
How to use it in class
- Show the question on the board and let students think before the options appear.
- Split the class into two teams; every correct answer earns a point.
- Display it on the smart board, send it as homework by link, or play it solo or in two teams.
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Questions about this lesson
What are state verbs?
For example want, like and know. They are usually not used with ing.
What are action verbs?
For example play and run. They can be used with ing: is playing.
What is a common mistake?
Saying I am wanting. The correct form is I want.
Do students need an account to play this lesson?
No. The teacher shares the lesson link; the student types a first name and plays on a phone or computer, and the score reaches the teacher.
Which games suit this lesson?
You can play it in The Hunter, Complete the sentence, Match Up, Matching pairs and the other games and activities on Hessa Play.