Question

Pease can u explain finite and non - finite verbs

Answer 1

Finite VerbsFinite Verbs are those verbs that have a definite relation with the subject or noun. These verbs are usually the main verb of a clause orsentence and can be changed according to the noun. They are used only in present and past tense. They can be indicative of passive or active voice and also of number (singular or plural).Shewalkshome. - Here we see thatthe finite verb iswalksand the pronoun is 'she'.Shewalkedhome. - Here we can see how the verb changed/modified to change the tense of the sentence.Non-Finite VerbsThese verbs cannot be the main verb of a clause or sentence as they do not talk about the action that is being performed by the subject or noun. They do not indicate any tense, mood or gender. They are used as nouns, adverbs and adjectives. They are also used to form non-finite clauses which are simply dependent clauses that use non-finite verbs.He lovescampingin the woods. - Here the non-finite verb iscampingand it is used as a noun. These kindof non-finite verbs are calledGerunds.I need to goto sleep. - Here the non- finite verb phrase isto sleep, itis acting as a noun. Non-finite verbs that use ‘to’ before them are calledInfinitives.Thesleepingdog caused a delay. - The nonfinite verbs that have ‘-ing’ or ‘-ed’ as suffixes and cause the verb to come an adjective are calledParticiples.