Dynamic Verbs (Action Verbs) and Stative Verbs

The guide to dynamic verbs (action verbs) and stative verbs, including: rules, examples, exercises and answers. Stative Verbs Stative verbs are verbs that express a state rather than an action. Examples:be, seem, love, own, want, sound, have, know, understand. Emily is sad. Dynamic Verbs Dynamic verbs are the opposite of stative verbs. They express a real action. Examples:Jump, swim, catch, write, call, sleep, hit, open, speak. John cries. Get this booklet to help your students fully understand stative and dynamic (action) verbs.