state whether the verb is infinite or non finite to live
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In a sentence, there is normally at least one verb that has both a subject and a tense. When a verb has a subject and a tense, it can be referred to as a finite verb.
We want Charlie to act as club secretary.
I like taking photographs of insects.
Coming home last night, I saw a deer run across the road.
Some forms of a verb are referred to as non-finite. The present and past participles and the to infinitive are the most common of these. The base form is often used in a non-finite way. Every verb can be used in a clause in either a finite or non-finite way.
A verb is finite if it is found in a clause in combination with a subject and a tense.
I walked home.
We saw a deer.
They appreciate a little praise now and then.
It is non-finite if it is used:
without the verb having a tense.
To open, tear off the tab.
Looking around, he noticed a letter on the floor.
Worn out by the heat, they stopped for a drink.
with no agreement between the subject (if there is one) and the verb.
That plan failing, he gave up.
Our guests departed, we felt a little depressed.
A compound verb is actually made up of one finite part, which is always the first auxiliary verb, while the remaining non-finite parts are the base form or the participles.
In the following examples the finite part of the verb phrase is in blue italic:
I may have been joking when I said that.
Helen was running around screaming.
I had been living in a dream for months.
Olivia is coming round at 6 o’clock this evening.
Explanation:
Verbs can be divided into two categories:-
- Finite
- Non finite
Finite verb:-
Finite verbs are governed by the person and number of the subject.These are the verbs that have a definite relation with the subject or noun They make the sentence complete,i.e,they don't need any other verb to complete its meaning.Finite verbs are usually the main verb of a sentence and can be change according to the number of noun
ex:-
She walks home
Non finite verb:-
Non finite verbs do not change their form even when the person and the number of the subject changes.These verbs can't be the main verb of a sentence as they don't talk about the action that is being performed by the subject or noun.
ex:-
He loves swimming in the river.