非行為動詞不一定只用在現在簡單式，這些非行為動詞不可以用進行式，但是當某些動詞表達其他意思時，雖然是同一個字，則可以用進行式，有時候有點難以理解、多練習，多看句子會比較容易理解，這樣的例子不多，假如不是為了準備考試，不用太糾結，可以先去看更重要的部分喔。

非行為動詞(狀態動詞) Non-Action Verbs (Stative Verbs) 

狀態動詞stative verbs或非行為動詞non-action verbs指的是英文有些動詞用來表達人的情感，狀況，自己無法控制的情緒，這些動詞即使在表達現在的感覺或狀況時還是不用現在進行式。

狀態動詞或非行為動詞通常是用來

A 描述一個狀態 Describe a state of being (be, feel)

Jane is tired but happy.

She feels good.

 

B 表達情感 Express emotions (like, love, hate)

Do you like my new dress?

I love it!

 

C 描述心裡狀態 Describe mental states (know, remember, believe,

think[=believe], suppose, understand)

I know a lot of good restaurants.

I think you’re right.

 

D 表示所有 Show possession (have, own, posses, belong)

Eric has a headache.

My sister owns an apartment.

 

E 描述感受與五官的感覺 Describe perception and senses (hear, see, smell,

taste, feel, notice, seem, look [=seem], appear, sound)

I hear the telephone.

Linda seems tired.

 

F 描述需要跟偏好 Describe needs and preferences (need, want, prefer)

I need a pen.

She prefers beef than pork.

 

G 描述度量衡 Describe measurements (weigh, cost, contain)

How much does it cost?

He weighs 80 kilograms.

 

注意：有些動詞可以有行為動詞與非行為動詞的不同意義。

比方說taste, smell, feel, look, think, have, weigh

I taste garlic. Did you put some in here? (I notice garlic.)

The soup tastes good. Try some. (The soup is good.)

I’m tasting the soup to see if it needs more salt. (I’m trying the soup.)

 

I’m having a good time.

I’m looking at the dog.