When we use certain verbs to describe states, can we use them in simple tenses only or continuous tenses too? 

I think so. 

I am thinking so. 

I have a car. 

I am having a car. 

I agree.

I am agree. 

Are there different categories of stative verbs? 

Do we call stative verbs non action verbs? 

Communication 

Agree, deny, disagree 

Thinking 

Believe, consider, doubt, expect, imagine, know, mean, realise, suppose, suspect, think, understand

Existence 

Be, exist 

Emotions 

Adore, appeal, appreciate, desire, despise, detest, dislike, envy, fear, feel, forgive, hate, like, love, mind, need, pity, prefer, satisfy, trust, want, wish 

Perception 

Appear, hear, look, notice, recognise, resemble, see, seem, smell, sound, taste

Possession and relationships between things 

Belong, concern, consist, contain, cost, depend, equal, fit, have, include, involve, lack, measure, owe, own, possess, suit, weigh 

Other 

Deserve, matter

Conversation Questions

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What do you have in your hand right now?

Do you understand what I am saying to you?

Does this pen belong to you?

Do you believe in ghosts?

Do I seem happy or sad at the moment?

Do you prefer this pen or that pencil?

Do you want a glass of water at the moment?

Do you need help with the use of stative verbs right now?

Do you know what I have in my hand at this very minute?

Do you like what you are wearing now?