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ICSE · Class 8 · English Language: Grammar and Composition

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Non-finite verbsTypes of non-finitesInfinitiveBare infinitiveInfinitive forms
Card 1Non-finite verbs

What are non-finite verbs?

Answer

Non-finite verbs are verb forms that do not change with the subject. To-verbs and the -ing form of verbs are referred to as non-finites.

Card 2Non-finite verbs

Why do non-finite verbs stay the same in different sentences?

Answer

Non-finites retain the same form whatever be the subject in a sentence. For example, the verb form does not change with he, she, I, or they.

Card 3Types of non-finites

What are the three kinds of non-finite verbs?

Answer

The three kinds are the infinitive, the participle, and the gerund.

Card 4Infinitive

What is an infinitive?

Answer

The infinitive is also referred to as the to-verb. It is a non-finite verb form such as to write, to fade, and to select.

Card 5Infinitive

What is a present infinitive?

Answer

A present infinitive is the basic to-form of the verb. Examples are to write, to fade, and to select.

Card 6Infinitive

What is a perfect infinitive?

Answer

A perfect infinitive shows an earlier completed action. Examples are to have written, to have faded, and to have selected.

Card 7Bare infinitive

When is a bare infinitive used?

Answer

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 certain expressions.

Card 8Infinitive forms

What is the difference between to-infinitive and bare infinitive?

Answer

A to-infinitive has to before the verb, while a bare infinitive has no to. Example: to write is a to-infinitive, while write is a bare infinitive.

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