Finite and Non-Finite Verb

Finite and Non-Finite VerbFinite and Non-Finite VerbLearning ObjectivesI will learn how to distinguish between Finite and Non-Finite VerbsInfinitives, Participles and GerundsIntroduction put down the sentences stipulation belowI am writing.You ar writing.They were writingThe verbs argon different in the three sentences. This is because the verb is controlled by the number, soulfulness and tense of the subject. thitherfore they ar finite verbs.A finite verb is controlled by the number of the subject. If the subject is singular, the verb is singular. If the subject is plural the verb is pluralExample The boy runs fast. (subject is singular)The boys run fast. (subject is plural)A finite verb is controlled by the person.Example I go to the gymnasium on Sunday. (I First Person)He goes to the gymnasium on Sunday. (He Third Person)A finite verb is controlled by the tense. It can be in the past, present or future tense.Example She lives in Kolkata (Present Tense)She lived in Kolkat a (Past Tense)Try Your Hand 1( H3)Pick bring kayoed the finite verbs in the following sentencesShe unbroken the plates in the sink.Looking at both sides, he crossed the street.The curtain is flying in the wind.Many of us will sign the petition.They are raring(predicate) to join our club.It was raining heavily when I left.Rolling stones gather no moss.I have requested him to come.I enjoy recording books.Alighting from the aircraft she switched her mobile recollect on.Now read the sentences given belowI enjoy listening to music.You enjoy listening to music.They enjoy listening to music.The verb &aposlistening&apos is not controlled by the number, person and tense of the subject. Therefore it is a non-finite verb.Take a look at a few more sentencesI like to swim every evening.He likes to swim every eveningThey liked to swim every evening.The verb &aposswim&apos remains unchanged whatever be the person, number and tense of the subject.On reading these sentences we see that some no n-finite verbs end with -ing and some have to before them.Try Your Hand 2 (H3)Read the sentences given below and carry whether the highlighted verbs are finite or non-finiteHe was drawing a picture in his notebook.He valued to draw a cartoon.Keeping her base on the floor, she ran out.They deficiencyed to meet the head teacher.I polish the silver ear-rings regularly.The weeping woman appealed for help.She had spoken the truth, but we had found it hard to believe her.Non -finite verbs are of three kinds 1 Infinitives 2.Participles 3. GerundsIn this lesson we shall take up the Infinitive.Read the given sentencesI like to singShe tried to help the old man.&aposTo sing&apos and &aposto demote&apos are infinitives.The infinitive is the base form of the verb and it often has &aposto&apos before it.Try Your Hand 3 (H3)Pick out the infinitives in the given sentencesTo find fault is easy.I did not want to scare him.The best course of action would be to take leave.She phoned to express t o my father.In order to get a job he left college.He had no choice but to travel to Chennai.The young man rose to address the gathering.After certain verbs, such as bid, let, make, need, dare, see, hear, the infinitive is utilise without &aposto&aposExample Let us go for a picnic.She saw her brother win the race.He makes me read the lesson aloud.Try Your Hand 4 (H3)Pick out the infinitives in the given sentencesThey need not cook today.He bid me sing a song.Let them draw whatever they want.The children saw her buy food.She is qualification him revise the lesson.They heard her speak to the policeman on duty.I dared not look into the room.Infinitives can be used to join sentences. Look at the examples given below.Ravi spoke the truth.He was not afraid to do so.These two sentences can be combined to form one sentenceRavi was not afraid to speak the truth.We see that one of the main verbs &aposspoke&apos is changed into the infinitive &aposto speak&apos and used to combine the senten ces.Take a look at another example.He remained inside the impetuous house. He wanted to pitch all the children.This pair of sentences will change to He remained inside the burning house to rescue all the children.We see that an infinitive &aposto rescue&apos which was already present in one of the sentences has been used to combine the sentences.Try Your Hand 5 (H3)Combine each pair of sentences by using an infinitive.We started running. We wanted to reach the station on time.Every school has a Principal. He decides how the school will function.The old man gave his servant one thousand rupees. He wanted to reward him for his faithful service.He is determined to attain a high post. He works day and night for that purpose.She collects old cook books from diverse parts of India. This is her hobby.They must write a letter of apology. That is the only way to avoid punishment.She goes to the hospital every day. She is always willing to look after barren patients.Quick RecapFinite verb s are controlled by the number, person and tense of the subject.Non-finite verbs are not controlled by the number, person and tense of the subjectThere are three kinds of non-finite verbs Infinitives, Participles and Gerunds.Participles and Gerunds may be similar in form as both end with ing.Infinitives are usually preceded by &aposto&apos. except there are infinitives that are not preceded by &aposto&apos.Infinitives can be used to combine sentencesBrush Up Your Grammar (H2)Revision 1(H3)In the following sentences fault out the finite verbs and the non-finite words. The first sentence has been done for you Hearing the knock on the door, she ran to open it.Non- finite Hearing Finite ranI want you to keep the keys in the drawer.She saw the fishermen casting their nets.Rina stopped at the shop to buy something.They enjoy performing in front of a live audience.She read the instructions on how to bake a cake.I heard the man give instructions to the taxi driver.Her sparkling eyes rev ealed her excitement.He kept himself particular by teaching children.Please permit me to order the rest of the booksRevision 2 (H3)Fill in the blanks with appropriate non-finite verbsI decided _____ out of the hotel and take a walk. Suddenly a number of monkeys surrounded me and began ____ my purse away. ____ here and there for help, I spotted a banana seller who was backdrop up his stall. I waved to him and bade him _____ towards me. _____ about two dozen bananas he hurried forwards. I saw him ____ the bananas on the ground. Then he began ____ their attention by making clicking sounds. _________ my bag the monkeys rushed towards him. I made my escape but came back later______ him and ______ for the bananas.Revision 3 (H3)Work in pairs. One of you will learn the question the other will give the answer with the help of the clues in brackets. The first one has been done for you Why did you go out? (buy some fruits)I went out to buy some fruitsWhy are you standing here? (greet the C hief Guest)Why will Rajni go to Chennai? (visit her aunt)Why did you sell your car? (buy a car)Why did you travel by plane? (save time)Why did you go to the bazaar? (buy grocery)Why did you spend an extra hour in school? (practise football)Why are you going to College Street? (buy second hand books)Revision 4(H3)Complete the sentences using the correct non-finite form of the verb given in bracketsI am lamentable for ________ (speak) uncivilizedly to you.It gives me great pleasure ________ (inform) you that you have been selected.I want to start now _______ (complete) the project on time.I shall continue ______ (run) early in the morning.It was rude of him ______ (scream) at his mother.I must stop ______ (give) advice to every one.I almost came under the wheels of the _____ (speed) busTry This 1Make a list of 4 things that you enjoy doingLooking at the starry sky___________________________________-__________________________________Now, make a list of things you must remember to do in the coming weekTo embrace my text books________________________________________Try This 2Use non-finites to write a dialogue between two friends about a three day camping get down that both will be going for. You could begin like this Seema I am going for the school camping trip.Wendy So will I. In situation I saw you write your name on the list.Seema I have decided to take my transistor. Carrying it will be no problem.