A Use (1) Look at each underlined verb and say what kind of meaning it expresses. Is it a thought, a feeling, a fact or a repeated action? Matthew loves sport. Sarah often works late at the office. 1 I hate quiz programmes. 2 We play table tennis every Thursday. 3 The computer belongs to Emma. 4 These plates cost £20 each. 5 I believe it's the right thing to do. 6 I'm hungry. I want something to eat. 7 I usually go to work by bus. 8 It's OK. I understand your problem.

A Use (1)

• Matthew loves sport. - a feeling
• Sarah often works late at the office. - a repeated action
• I hate quiz programmes. - a feeling
• We play table tennis every Thursday. - a repeated action
• The computer belongs to Emma. - a fact
• These plates cost £20 each. - a fact
• I believe it's the right thing to do. - a thought
• I'm hungry. I want something to eat. - a feeling
• I usually go to work by bus. - a repeated action
• It's OK. I understand your problem. - a thought