Question

what is the difference betwen finite and nonfinite in grammar how can we identify them..tell me with examples​

Answer 1

Answer:

• A finite verb is a verb that has a subject and shows inflections. A finite verb shows tense (past/present), number (singular/plural) and person(I, you, it etc.). It is often the main verb of a sentence and can be changed according to the subject.

example:

1. I waited for him to come.

(here waited acts as the main verb in the sentence; therefore, it is in its finite form.)

• Non-finite verbs are the verb forms that do not indicate tense, person or number. Non-finite verb forms are never used as the main verb of a sentence. In fact, Non-finite verbs do not act as a verb; they are often  used as nouns, adjectives, and adverbs.

example:

1. He was asked to leave the room.

(Here,  leave does not act as a verb. The main verb of this sentence is asked.)

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