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Verbs: Non-Finite Forms

ICSE · Class 7 · English Language-Grammar

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Topics in Verbs: Non-Finite Forms

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.

Key Concepts

Central concept: Non-finite verbs and their forms

Finite verbNon-finite verbInfinitiveBare infinitiveParticipleGerund

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