Writing

Scaffolding Mechanics, Grammar, and Syntax Activity – Stative Verbs

When we write to thank someone for something, we can talk about

• how we FEEL about the action or object
• what we LIKE or appreciate about the object
• our PERCEPTION about the person who gave us the gift or helped us.

When we thank someone, it is often most appropriate to use stative verbs to communicate these things. Select all the phrases that are grammatically appropriate to use in a thank you message. The correct statements will turn blue when you click on them.

1. I’m wanting to thank you for the gift.
2. I’m grateful.
3. I’m being grateful.
4. You are being so wonderful.
5. I’m really liking the card you gave me.
6. I love the cookies you made for me.
7. I think you’re wonderful.