Stative Verbs

A stative verb expresses a state rather than an action. They often describe states that last for some time.  The simple tense is used for stative verbs.  These verbs are usually related to emotions, senses, relationships, thoughts, measurements and states of being. They are not usually used with –ing when in the progressive continuous.  These are not used in continuous tenses (like the present or future continuous). 

Examples:

CORRECT	INCORRECT
I believe I got first prize.	I am believing I got first prize.
They know how to ski.	They are knowing how to ski.
He hates television.	He is hating television.
She owns a BMW.	She is owning a BMW.
It tastes sour.	It be tasting sour.

Some verbs can be used as both stative and dynamic:

STATIVE	DYNAMIC
Have
have (stative) = own I have a phone.	have (dynamic) = part of an expression I'm having a good time / a coffee / a party / a bath.
Be
be is usually a stative verb, but when it is used in the continuous it means 'behaving' or 'acting' you are silly = it's part of your personality	you are being silly = only now, not usually
See
see (stative) = see with your eyes / understand I see what you mean. I see him now, he's having lunch.	see (dynamic) = meet / have a relationship with I've been seeing my a doctor for awhile now. I'm seeing my classmates tomorrow.
Taste
taste (stative) = has a certain taste The cake tastes great. This lemon tastes sour.	taste (dynamic) = the action of tasting The chef is tasting the lobster.
Think
think (stative) = have an opinion I think that Ronaldo is great.	think (dynamic) = consider, have in my head What are you thinking about? I'm thinking about my exam.

Stative Verb List

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Food and Eating Well Vocabulary

bad habit	(N) something that you do regularly that has a negative effect on you or others
balanced diet	(N) the food you eat everyday that is considered healthy and includes a variety of nutrients from different sources
benefit	(N) the help or advantage you get from something
cut back	(V) reduce something
delicious	(ADV) have a very pleasant taste
eat out	(V) when you go to a restaurant to consume food instead of cooking it yourself
eliminate	(V) to remove something completely
fried	(ADJ) when food has been cooked in a pan that contains hot fat or oil
increase	(V) become greater
juicy	(ADJ) food that has a lot of juice in it and is very enjoyable to eat
lifestyle	(N) the living conditions, behavior, and habits that are typical of a person or group
plenty	(ADJ) a large amount of something, often more than is needed
protect	(V) to prevent someone or something from being harmed or damaged
salty	(ADJ) something that contains salt or tastes of salt
separate	(ADJ) when the two things are apart and are not connected
spicy	(ADJ) food that's strongly flavored with spices
sweet	(ADJ) food or drink that contains a lot of sugar
tastes like	(V) the quality something has when you put it in your mouth, for example: is sweet or salty

Other Resources:

http://www.esolcourses.com/content/exercises/grammar/adjectives/foodadjectives/vocab/vocab1.html

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