Finite and Non-Finite Verbs - Class 7th

 

Finite and Non-Finite Verbs

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Definitions 

1. Finite Verb: A finite verb is a verb that shows tense (Past, Present, or Future) and changes with the subject.

Example:

She plays football.

They play football. 

2. Non-Finite / Infinite Verb: An infinite verb (also called non-finite verb) is a verb that does not show tense and does not change with the subject.

It usually comes in three forms:

a). to + verb (Infinitive Form):

I like to read.

She likes to read.

b). -ing form (Present Participle / Gerund):

I like reading.

She likes reading.

c). Past Participle Form (V3)

The broken door needs to be repaired.
The broken doors need to be repaired.

3. Bare Infinitives: The form of the infinitive without 'to' is called the bare infinitive.

Part A

Underline the finite verbs and circle the non-finite verbs in the following sentences:

1. She works hard every day to earn a living.
Finite: works
Non-finite: to earn

2. It will help in solving the problem.
Finite: will help
Non-finite: solving

3. He caught the snake with a stick.
Finite: caught
Non-finite: (none)

4. You are a smart girl.
Finite: are
Non-finite: (none)

5. Birds fly in the sky.
Finite: fly
Non-finite: (none)

6. The police caught the thief.
Finite: caught
Non-finite: (none)

7. Tanya sang beautifully to earn the praise of the audience.
Finite: sang
Non-finite: to earn

8. They worked hard to complete the science project.
Finite: worked
Non-finite: to complete

Part B

Fill in the blanks with the correct infinitive forms of the verbs given in brackets:

1. We don’t want him to know our secret.
2. Would you like to go with us?
3. The teacher made the student show her how to work out the sum.
4. The small girl tried to solve the problem.
5. We let him go early as he wanted to meet his parents.
6. Please let her dance and sing on the stage.
7. Allow me to complete my speech.
8. You dare not speak rudely if you want to join the club.

Part C

Complete the following sentences using an infinitive:

1. I managed to be on time.
2. My mother offered to help me.
3. Have you forgotten to bring your violin?
4. Asha asked Priya to pass the salt.
5. Would you like to have dinner?
6. She taught you to dance.
7. My mother came home early to cook dinner.
8. I am grateful for the opportunity to be here today.

Part D

Complete the following sentences using infinitives:

1. We rang the railway enquiry to ask for some information.
2. The students went to a restaurant to have dinner there.
3. Sheila has gone to Australia to attend a conference there.
4. They use no spices to cook their food.
5. The university appointed Lily to teach English.
6. I went to the exhibition to buy some books.
7. The people crowded round the fire to warm their hands.
8. Umesh drove very fast to reach the airport on time.

Part E

Underline the participles in the following sentences:

1. I saw a girl carrying a basket of roses.
2. I heard the dog barking at Abhishek.
3. Hema gave a candy to the crying child.
4. Many cultures worship the rising sun.
5. Don’t get off from a running vehicle.
6. I found her weeping.
7. Laila was tired.
8. The broken vase was very expensive.

Part F

Join each of these sentences using a participle:

Ans: 
1. Feeling thirsty, the deer went to the river.
2. Looking out of the bus window, I saw Robin enter the hotel.
3. Feeling exhausted, the traveller sat under a tree.
4. Wearing a new dress, Sheila went to the party.
5. Seeing an empty chair, Raman sat on it.
6. Hearing a loud scream, I came out of my house.
7. Walking along the road, Tanu saw her aunt riding a horse.
8. Feeling bored at home, Reshma went to her cousin’s place.

Part G

Underline the infinitives, participles and gerunds in the following sentences:

1. Gambling is a bad habit. → (Gerund)
2. We saw him stealing your money. → (Participle)
3. Playing carrom is his hobby. → (Gerund)
4. They decided to go on a picnic. → (Infinitive)
5. Kenneth loves to play basketball. → (Infinitive)
6. Smoking is prohibited here. → (Gerund)
7. To see is to believe. → (Infinitives)
8. Have you heard the story of the dancing wolves? → (Participle)
9. What did Hanuman ask the demon to do? → (Infinitive)
10. The new law forbids cutting trees. → (Gerund)