b) Some verbs are used only in simple tenses. For example, you cannot say 'I am knowing
You can only say I know. Here is a list of verbs which are not normally used in
continuous tenses (but there are exceptions):
want
like
belong
need
love
see
prefer
hate
hear
have (when the meaning is 'possess' - see also Unit 24)
think (when the meaning is 'believe')
P
know
realise
believe
Do you like London? (not 'are you liking')
- He doesn't understand. (not 'he isn't understanding')
suppose
mean
understand
-
remember
forget
seem
These shoes belong to me. (not 'are belonging')
- What do you think Tom will do? (= What do you believe he will do?)
but: What are you thinking about? (= What is going on in your mind?)

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