Hi, folks!Today I would like to talk about the Non-action verbs. They are also called stative verbs. Theyusually describe states or situations but not actions. Non-action verbs are not usually used in the presentprogressive (also called present continuous) even when they describe asituation that exists at the moment of speaking.A: She looks anxious! What seems to be the problem?B: She wants to go now. She has an appointment at thedentist.Some Non-action verbs expressemotions (admire,adore, appreciate, care, detest, dislike, doubt, envy, fear, hate, hope, like,regret, respect, trust).A: Who do you admire the most in your family? B: Mymother.Some Non-action verbs describeperception and the senses (feel,hear, notice, observe, perceive, see, smell, taste.A: That cake smells good. Who baked it? B: Adrianadid. Lets try some.Some Non-action verbs describemental states (agree, assume, believe, consider, disagree,disbelieve, estimate, expect, feel (believe), find, guess, hesitate, hope,imagine, know, mean, presume, realize, recognize, remember, see (understand),suppose, suspect, think (believe) understand, wonder).A: What did you use to watch on TV when you were achild? B: I remember watching Sesame Street. That was great!Some Non-action verbs show possession (have, own, possess, belong).A: You look terrible! Whats wrong? B: I have a cold.Some Non-action verbs describeappearance (appear, be, feel, look, represent,resemble, seem, signify, smell, sound, taste).A: You look beautiful! Where are you going to? B: Wehave a party tonight!Thats all, folks! Have fun!Reference: Fuchs, Marjorie. Focus on Grammar: AnIntermediate Course for Reference and Practice. Hoje vamos estudar quando usar as expressoes "Well done" e "It serves you right". Observe os exemplos abaixo:"Well-done":1. Study this example:Waiter: "How would you like your steak?"You : "Well-done, please.""Well-done" is an adjective used to describe meat that is cooked all the way through and not just outside.2. Now study this example:Son : "I passed my exam."Mother: "Well done"."Well done" is used as a way of praising someone and saying that you are pleased about and approve of something they have done."Serve somebody right":Study this example:Little Sister: "He hit me!"Brother : " It serves you right. You shouldn't have been rude to him."If you say that something bad serves someone right, you mean that they deserve it.Study these examples carefully and in case you have any questions let me know, ok?References:http://dictionary.cambridge.org/http://oxforddictionaries.com Como voce gosta de aprender ingles?Aprender ingles pode ser divertido, que tal darmos uma olhadinha nas tirinhas de Mauricio de Sousa?Agora de mais uma olhadinha na tirinha acima e responda:Que nome e dado ao Cascao em ingles?Se voce respondeu Smudge parabens voce acertou!!! Point for you!!!Aprender ingles pode ser muito divertido. Agora acesse o link e divirta-se com essas tirinhas!!! It worked!!! Corn Cake Ingredients:5 corns on the cob or 3 cans of corn12 cup milk100 grams of butter1 tablespoon of baking powder3 whole eggs1 can of condensed milkHow to prepare:Grease a 24 cm baking pan with a removable bottom. Pre-heat the oven to 180oC.Shave all the corn from the cob with a sharp knife.Put the corn in a blender.Add the condensed milk, the milk, the butter, and the eggs.Blend very well and add the baking powder.Transfer to the prepared baking pan and bake for 40 minutes. Well-done, Medium