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Verbs: Non-Finite Forms — Revision Notes

ICSE · Class 7 · English Language-Grammar

Verbs: Non-Finite Forms revision notes for ICSE Class 7 English Language-Grammar: 4 topics in quick points. Includes Finite and Non-Finite Verbs.

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Key Topics to Revise

1

Finite and Non-Finite Verbs

  • A finite verb is limited by the person and number of the subject.
  • A finite verb changes with tense.
  • A non-finite verb is not limited by person and number.
2

The Infinitive and Bare Infinitive

  • The infinitive is the to-verb form.
  • The infinitive can be used with to or without to.
  • When an infinitive is used without to, it is called a bare infinitive.
3

The Participle

  • A participle is a word which is like a verb but performs the work of an adjective.
  • A participle is a verbal adjective.
  • The present participle and the gerund both use the -ing form, but their functions are different.
4

The Gerund

  • A gerund is a word which is like a verb but performs the work of a noun.
  • A gerund is a verbal noun.
  • The gerund and the present participle have the same -ing form but differ in function.

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Key Concepts

A finite verb is limited byA nonThe infinitive is theA bare infinitive is an infinitiveA participle is a word

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the important topics in Verbs: Non-Finite Forms for ICSE Class 7 English Language-Grammar?
Key topics in Verbs: Non-Finite Forms include Finite and Non-Finite Verbs, The Infinitive and Bare Infinitive, The Participle, The Gerund. Study these first, then practise questions on each for Class 7 exams.
How should I revise Verbs: Non-Finite Forms for Class 7 exams?
Learn the core ideas first, then work through the 121 practice questions on Verbs: Non-Finite Forms. Revise definitions regularly and use flashcards for quick recall before the exam.

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