Question

"Running is a good way to stay healthy." Identify the type of non-finite verbs present in the sentence.

Answer 1

Answer:

• The given sentence is: Running is a good way to stay healthy.

• Here 'to stay' is a non-finite verb.

Explanation:

• The given sentence is an example of simple sentence . Some time non-finite verb is kept with finite verb in a simple sentence.

• We use "to" before a verb to make it non-infinte.

Examples:

• He went out to buy a pencil
• I took the book to read the new lesson.

Answer 2

There are two non-finite verbs in the given sentence. 'Running' and 'to stay'.

'Running' is a gerund.

'To stay' is an infinitive.

Explanation:

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