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Finite and Non Finite Verbs
Finite and Non Finite Verbs
Other Examples:
She studies English to improve her communication skills.
Surabhi.
(Do not consider phrase (if any) between subject
and first verb)
Non-Finite/ Infinite Verb: A verb that is not
changed according to the subject or tense.
– Comes without subject in a sentence/ clause
– Used as Noun/ Adjective/ Adverb
– Normally used with “to”
Examples:
– I want to go to school.
– Jatin wants to go to school.
– They wanted to go to the school.
– They made me weep
Types of Non-Finite Verbs
Gerund
(Verb+ ing) having the function of a noun is
called Gerund or Verbal noun.
Example:
Meena enjoys watching TV.
Main verb Gerund
Gerund can have the following
functions in a sentence
As the subject
– Eating is good for health.
(Subject)
As the object
– I mind making noise.
(Object)
Example:
– Having done my duty, I went home.
– Having finished my class, I got spare time for
playing.
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