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Active and Stative Verbs – The Voicemail

Tune in to hear Dr Paul Doyle explain active and stative verbs, and how their use in Singapore differs from standard English.

Last updated 8 September 2026
ELiS Podcast Grammar Matters Episode 7 cover featuring Paul Doyle, a man in a blue shirt and tie.

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Listen to Dr Paul Doyle, Deputy Director, Research, talk about the use of active and stative verbs in this episode of Grammar Matters. 

Grammar Matters is a podcast series which aims to create more awareness of areas of English language use in Singapore that differ from standard English. The series is based on the 'Grammar Matters (opens in new tab)' booklets by SEAMEO RELC.