Question

With which non finite verb preposition"to" is used?

Answer 1

Answer:

Non-finite Verbs

A non-finite verb is a verb form that does not show tense. In other words, you cannot tell if a sentence is in the past tense, present tense, or future tense by looking at a non-finite verb. Therefore, a non-finite verb is never the main verb in a sentence. (That's a finite verb.) There are three types of non-finite verbs:

Gerunds (e.g., "baking," "singing").

Infinitives (e.g., "to bake," "to sing").

Participles. There are two types:

Present Participles (e.g., "baking," "singing").

Past Participles (e.g., "baked," "sung").

Non-finite verbs function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs or combine with a finite verb for verb tense.

Type Telltale Sign Example (Function)

Gerund The "-ing" ending Lee likes playing rugby. (noun)

Infinitive Usually preceded by "to" He wants to play rugby. (noun)

He wants a game to play. (adjective)

He begged to play. (adverb)

Participle Present Participle:

The "-ing" ending

Past Participle:

Usually ends "-ed," "-d," "-t," "-en," or "-n" Lee was the playing reserve. (adjective)

We watched Lee playing rugby. (adjective)

He is playing badly. (verb tense)

The set-piece played failed. (adjective)

He has played two games. (verb tense)

The set-piece was played by Lee. (verb tense)