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Identify the incorrect sentence based on the usage of the verb
Identify the incorrect sentence based on the usage of the verb
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Stative verbs like "understand", "know", and "belong" are generally not used in the continuous tense.
Updated On: Oct 7, 2025
- They are understanding the problem
- It's been raining since morning
- It has clear ideas
- Their understanding of the problem was incorrect
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The Correct Option is A
Solution and Explanation
The correct sentence should use the verb "understand" in the present continuous form, but "understand" is a stative verb, and stative verbs are generally not used in continuous tenses. The correct sentence should be:
\[
\text{They understand the problem.}
\]
Thus, option (a) is incorrect because it uses the continuous form unnecessarily. The other options are grammatically correct.
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