1. A famous actress **appears** in a play at the local theatre. (appear)
2. I'm sure she **prefers** tea to coffee. (prefer)
3. His story **appears** to be true. (appear)
4. George **is thinking** of visiting Turkey this summer. (think)
5. Rupert says the book **belongs** to him. (belong)
6. The director **believes** that would be a mistake. (believe)
7. Louisa **hates** having supper late. (hate)
8. This pasta **tastes** simply delicious. (taste)
9. There **seems** to be something wrong with the photocopier. (seem)
10. Now I **understand** what the teacher **means**. (understand, mean)
11. You'd better not drink that milk. It **smells** bad. (smell)
12. Frank **owes** me a lot of money! (owe)