Event/Action/Dynamic verb

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A dynamic or fientive verb is a verb that shows continued or progressive action on the part of the subject. This is the opposite of a stative verb..

Examples of dynamic verbs:

  • eat
  • walk
  • learn
  • grow
  • sleep
  • talk
  • write
  • run
  • read
  • become
  • go

These words can all be used in the progressive form.

Example sentences with dynamic verbs:

  • "I can't talk right now, I'm eating dinner."
    Present progressive used to describe an action happening now.
  • "Sorry, I'm out of breath because I've been running."
    Present perfect progressive used to describe an action that started in the past, continued for some time and has results now.
  • "I didn't steal the necklace! I was sleeping when someone broke into the shop!"
    Past progressive used to talk about an action that was happening at a particular time in the past.
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My broken leg is in pain by me.
My broken leg is hurting me.
My broken leg is achin me.
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