Question

I decided to take part in the debate. which is the finite and nonfinite verb in this sentence.

Answer 1

Answer:

debate: nonfinite verb

take part: finite verb

Answer 2

Answer:

I decided to take part in the debate.

The finite verb in the given sentence is 'decided'.

The non-finite verb in the given sentence is 'to take'

'To take' is an infinitive. It is one of the three non-finite verbs. Other two non-finite verbs are: Gerunds, Participles

Explanation:

Finite verb is a verb that changes according to change in the tense or number of the subject.

On the other hand Non-finite verbs are those verbs that remain unchanged in any type of tense. Their form remains the same. They do not inflect (change forms). There are three types of non-finite verbs: 1. Infinitives 2. Gerunds 3. Participles