Understand/like/owe/own
I was eating when the telephone rang at 6 o'clock.
Which verbs that I can't use it with the past continuous?
I know: think and believe. Can I get a lot of suggestions?
Understand/like/owe/own
Non-continuous verbs:
Abstract Verbs
to be, to want, to cost, to seem, to need, to care, to contain, to owe, to exist...
Possession Verbs
to possess, to own, to belong...
Emotion Verbs
to like, to love, to hate, to dislike, to fear, to envy, to mind...
Examples:
He is needing help now. Not Correct
He needs help now. Correct
He is wanting a drink now. Not Correct
He wants a drink now. Correct
Hello Fleur,
Just a couple of tips:
1. Which verbs that I can't use it with the past continuous? → Which verbs can't I use with the past continuous?
2. Can I get a lot of suggestions? → Can you give me some suggestions?
All the best,
MrP