Unit 4 Present continuous vs. present simple 2

Question 1

The following verbs are not normally used in the present continuous.

Answer 1

like, want, need, prefer
know, realize, suppose, mean, understand, believe, remember
belong, fit, contain, consists, seem
状態とか、認知している状況を表すもの

Question 2

Think

Answer 2

When Think = believe/have an opinion, we do not use the continuous
e.g. I think Mary is Canadian, but I’m not sure.
When Think = consider, the continuous is possible.
e.g.
I’m thinking about what happens.
Nicky is thinking of giving up her job.

Question 3

see, hear, smell, taste

We usually use the present simple with these verbs

Answer 3

Do you see that man over there?
This room smells.
We often use can + these verbs.
I can hear a strange noise.

Question 4

look, feel

You can use the present simple or continuous to say how somebody looks or feels now.

Answer 4

You look well today
You're looking very well today.
How do you feel now?
How are you feeling now?
But 
I usually feel tired in the morning.  (not I'm usually feeling)

Question 5

He is selfish. = always

He is being selfish. = at the moment.

Answer 5

He’s being = he’s behaving/he’s acting
e.g.
I can’t understand why he’s being so selfish. He isn’t usually like that.
He never thinks about other people. He is very selfish.