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Lesson Plan August 14, 2026

Topic: Verbs not normally used in continuous forms

In this lesson we will learn about using verbs that you do not usually use in continuous forms.

think, believe, know, understand, like, hate, have, feel, smell, taste, etc

There are a few kinds of verbs that you do not usually use in continuous forms. these are verbs related to

Section A: Thoughts

Think, believe, know and understand

• A: What do you think of the new James Bond film?
  B: It’s fantastic.

• I don’t believe you. It can’t be true.

• I didn’t understand the last part. Can you explain it again?

Section B: Likes and dislikes

Like, hate, preger

• I really like that new restaurant.

• I prefer hot drinks to cold drinks.

Section C: Possessions

Have, own, and belong to

• This ring belonged to my grandmother.

• She doesn’t have much money.

Section D: Senses

Feel, smell, taste and sound

• This chicken tastes good.

• Have you heard their new album? It sounds amazing.

Section E: Notes

Some of these verbs do have continuous forms when they have a different meaning

Verbs describing senses:

• These flowers smell lovely.

• She’s smelling the flowers.

• This soup tastes too salty.

• He’s tasting the soup.

Have and Think

• Have

  • He has two showers in his house. (= to possess)

  • A: Where’s Anthony?
    B: He’s having a shower. (= taking)

  • She is having a baby! (= giving birth)

  • I am having a very bad day. I dropped my new phone and the screen broke.

• Think

  • I think my car is faster than yours. (= to believe, have an opinion)

  • I’m thinking of buying a new car. (= to consider)

  • She was thinking about her last holiday. (= to remember)