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Common verbs with both Non-Progressive and Progressive meanings (like think)
NON-PROGRESSIVE PROGRESSIVE
look
It looks cold outside.
Jenny is looking out the window.
appear
John appears to be tired today.
He’s appearing on a TV show today.
think
I think that Mr. Sanchez is a good teacher.
I’m thinking about my family right now.
feel
I feel that Mr. Sanchez is not a good teacher.
I’m feeling a bit tired today.
have
John has a bicycle.
He’s having a good time.
see
Can you see that dragon over there?
The doctor is seeing a patient right now.
taste
Chinese food tastes bittersweet.
The chef are tasting the soup.
smell
Something smells bad. What is it?
Sofia is smelling the perfume to see if she likes it.
love
Carlos loves his baby daughter.
Ken is enjoying his meal. In fact, he’s loving it.
be My grandma is old and wise. Alfred is being a fool because he won’t eat his veggies.