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Verbs: Non-Finite Forms

ICSE · Class 8 · English Language: Grammar and Composition

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Overview

Non-finite verbs are verb forms that do not change with the subject of the sentence. The three main groups are the infinitive, the participle, and the gerund. These forms help make sentences shorter, smoother, and more varied. They also help show time order, describe nouns, and turn verbs into noun-

Key Concepts

To

To-verbs and the -ing form of verbs are called non-finites. They keep the same form whatever be the subject in a sentence.

The infinitive is the

The infinitive is the to-verb. Present infinitive examples are to write, to fade, to select. Perfect infinitive examples are to have written, to have

When an infinitive is used without

When an infinitive is used without to, it is called a bare infinitive. It is used after let, make, bid, dare, need, verbs of perception, and some expr

The present participle uses

The present participle uses the -ing form of the verb and functions like an adjective. Examples are writing, fading, selecting.

The past participle is a non

The past participle is a non-finite form such as written, faded, selected. It is used in perfect infinitive and passive constructions.

Learning Objectives

  • Identify the three kinds of non-finite verbs: infinitive, participle, and gerund.
  • Distinguish between the present participle and the gerund, even though both use the -ing form.
  • Use the bare infinitive correctly after certain verbs and expressions.
  • Use the too ... to pattern and enough ... to pattern correctly.
  • Join sentences using infinitives and participles.

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