Question

In the following sentences, state whether the verb given in the inverted commas is finite or
non-finite.
1. My little brother 'wants' to be an actor.
finite
non-finite
2. She worked hard 'to pass' the test.
finite
non-finite
3. I 'couldn’t solve' the problem.

finite
non-finite
4. 'To err' is human.
finite
non-finite
5. Your duty is 'to cross' the river without getting noticed.
finite
non-finite
6. The doctor 'is attending' to the injured people.
finite
non-finite
7. She 'opened' the door.
finite
non-finite
8. The students were asked 'to submit' their assignments by Friday.
finite
non-finite
9. The teacher 'encouraged' the students to work hard.
finite
non-finite
10. The dog 'wagged' its tail to show its happiness.
finite
non-finite

Answer 1

ANSWER:

1. Finite verb
2. Non- finite verb
3. Non- finite verb
4. Non- finite verb
5. Non- finite verb
6. Non- finite verb
7. Finite verb
8. Non- finite verb
9. Non- finite verb
10. Non- finite verb

EXPLANATION:

• A finite verb is a verb that changes it's form according to person, number and tense.
• A Non- finite verb is a verb that do not changes it's form by tense, person or number. They are not governed by a subject, and hence do not change their form with person or number.

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