Level A2
Present Continuous: Stative verbs exception
I know the answer.
Look: I know the answer. Knowing is a state, so we use know.
Forms
I know the answer.— knowing is a state, so the simple form is usedShe wants tea.— after he, she, it the simple form takes -sHe is running fast.— an action does take the continuous form
A common mistake
Wrong: I am knowing the answer.
Right: I know the answer.
Many people say I am knowing the answer, but know is a state verb. We say: I know the answer.
More examples
They need more time.
The same with need: They need more time.
My sister loves this song.
And with love: My sister loves this song.