Present Continuous

Describing the subject
These verbs are 
used to describe the subject. They need a 
complement and can be replaced by be without 
turning the sentence into nonsense. 
Appear
-The stars appear so close to us. 
Be
-You are the best. 
Feel
-I feel so tired. 
Remain
-The situation remains the same.
Seem
-They seem unhappy. 

Possession
These verbs describe 
ownership and possession. 
Belong
-This bag belongs to my wife. 
Boast
-The car boasts a powerful engine. 
Have
-(got) Helen has got a great library. 
Own
-We don't own this house. 
Possess
-Aloe possesses healing properties. 
The
whole
and
its
parts
These verbs 
describe a relationship between the whole and 
its parts, which can be seen as an unchanging 
relationship. 
Consist
-Water consists of oxygen and 
hydrogen.