Verbs - Finite and Non-finite
A. Underline the finite verbs in the sentences.
1. We found a nice camping site.
= We found a nice camping site.
2. The clowns are dancing to entertain us.
= The clowns are dancing to entertain us.
3. I am helping my father pack for the journey.
= I am helping my father pack for the journey.
4. Meera and Pasha went to watch a movie.
= Meera and Pasha went to watch a movie.
5. We play with colours and water on Holi.
= We play with colours and water on Holi.
6. Mohit likes to finish his homework fast.
= Mohit likes to finish his homework fast.
7. My sister is training to fly the jet.
= My sister is training to fly the jet.
8. I will try to help you for sure.
= I will try to help you for sure.
9. Kriti goes to play basketball every day.
= Kriti goes to play basketball every day.
10. Mr. Rao comes to visit his mother yearly.
= Mr. Rao comes to visit his mother yearly.
B. Underline the infinitives in these sentences.
1. Krish and I want to go skiing this winter.
= Krish and I want to go skiing this winter.
2. My sister began to unpack her gifts.
= My sister began to unpack her gifts.
3. The scientists might find life on Mars.
= The scientists might find life on Mars.
4. She is trying to practice yoga every day.
= She is trying to practice yoga every day.
5. The police might ask for a witness.
= The police might ask for a witness.
6. It is difficult to wake her up.
= It is difficult to wake her up.
7. The audience must listen quietly.
= The audience must listen quietly.
8. She tried to paint the wall herself.
= She tried to paint the wall herself.
C. Underline the gerunds in these sentences.
1. I will answer after reading the lesson.
= I will answer after reading the lesson.
2. They have started running every day.
= They have started running every day.
3. I am enjoying listening to this.
= I am enjoying listening to this.
4. Solving this case will be difficult.
= Solving this case will be difficult.
5. Eating an apple a day is good for health.
= Eating an apple a day is good for health.
6. I am planning on visiting the mall soon.
= I am planning on visiting the mall soon.
7. She sat watching the dolphins leap into and out of the water.
= She sat watching the dolphins leap into and out of the water.
8. Expert counselling has helped her.
= Expert counselling has helped her.
D. Underline the participle in each of these sentences. Identify it as a present (Pr) or a past (Pa) participle.
1. Mother served us a baked dish.
= Mother served us a baked dish.
= Pa;
2. Tommy looked frightened by the noise.
= Tommy looked frightened by the noise.
= Pa;
3. The heated iron burnt the cloth.
= The heated iron burnt the cloth.
= Pa;
4. Plucking flowers destroys the beauty of the garden.
= Plucking flowers destroys the beauty of the garden.
= Pr;
5. She arranged the painted vases in a row.
= She arranged the painted vases in a row.
Pa;
6. Their singing was appreciated by all.
= Their singing was appreciated by all.
= Pr;
7. The badly parked cars were towed away.
= The badly parked cars were towed away.
= Pa;
8. Spending time with elders is fun.
= Spending time with elders is fun.
=Pr;
E. Identify whether the highlighted non--finite form is functioning as a noun or an adjective in each sentence.
1. The dog jumped off the running train.
= Adjective;
2. My sister goes skiing every winter.
= Noun;
3. Wailing wolves at night woke us up.
= Adjective;
4. Hunting animals is strictly prohibited.
= Noun;
5. I put the burnt toast out for the birds to eat.
= Adjective;
6. Mahira and her family enjoy rafting in summer.
= Noun;
7. We collected the pieces of broken glass with a broom.
= Adjective;
8. Neelam Sing won a medal in boxing.
= Noun;
9. My grandmother considers cooking a stress buster.
= Noun;
10. The dancing elephant was the most fun to sit on.
= Adjective;
F. Rewrite these sentences using the infinitive form to replace the gerunds in bold. The first one has been done for you.
1. Shreya tried convincing him to participate in the debate.
= Shreya tried to convince him to participate in the debate.
2. My parents like getting up early in the morning.
= My parents like to get up early in the morning.
3. The baby started crying because it was hungry.
= The baby started to cry because it was hungry.
4. The band has begun singing at concerts now.
= The band has begun to sing at concerts now.
5. I tried calling you this morning.
= I tried to call you this morning.
6. Driving a racing car is an experience.
= To drive a racing car is an experience.
7. My brother likes solving puzzles.
= My brother likes to solve puzzles.
8. You are not going walking in your heels.
= You are not going to walk in your heels.
9. It is easier climbing down the stairs.
= It is easier to climb down the stairs.
10. We go swimming in the lake near our holiday home.
= We go to swim in the lake near our holiday home.
G. Identify and write one finite and one non-finite verb from each of these sentences.
1. The flowing river made a musical sound.
= Finite - made; Non-finite - flowing;
2. Recycled paper has been used to make the plants.
= Finite - has been used; Non-finite - to make;
3. We are going to the library to study.
= Finite - are going; Non-finite - to study;
4. Sleeping babies look so calm.
= Finite - sleeping; Non-finite - look;
5. The electrician is trying to fix the lamp.
= Finite - is trying; Non-finite - to fix;
6. The wounded boy has been admitted to the hospital.
= Finite - has been admitted; Non-finite - wounded;
7. It is fulfilling to help the needy.
= Finite - is fulfilling; Non-finite - to help;
8. We are trying to make an electric volcano.
= Finite - are trying; Non-finite - to make;
9. Sheena goes to meet her grandparent every week.
= Finite - goes; Non-finite - to meet;
10. Managing naughty students is not easy.
= Finite - is; Non-finite - naughty;
H. Complete these sentences using the correct non-finite form of the verb in brackets.
1. Exercising (Exercise) in fresh air makes the lungs function better.
2. The painters decided to paint (paint) the tree trunks.
3. Solving (Solve) this Maths equation has been a tough task.
4. Only the mother could calm the bawling (bawl) baby.
5. This bakery is known for serving freshly baked (bake) cakes and breads.
6. I need to practice (practice) running every day to excel in athletics.
7. Making (make) a sound while chewing (chew) is a bad habit.
8. The doctors advised father to walk (walk) a mile after dinner.
9. She likes dancing (dance) to jazz music.
10. The game was to catch (catch) others while blindfolded.
I. Use each word both as a finite and a non-finite verb. The first one has been done for you.
1. Shout.
= Hemal was shouting in the corridor. (finite)
He was punished for shouting. (non-finite)
2. Help.
= He helped me in the task. (finite)
We should help the poor. (non-finite)
3. Understand.
= He understands me well. (finite)
It is easy to understand. (non-finite)
4. Think.
= I think he is an honest man. (finite)
We should think about the current political condition of our country.
5. Keep.
= I kept the book on the table. (finite)
I told him to keep the coffee mug on the table. (non-finite)
6. Receive.
= I received your letter yesterday. (finite)
We should not receive the phone calls of the strangers. (non-finite)
7. Improve.
= He improved his skill in mathematics. (finite)
Teacher advised us to improve our handwriting. (non-finite)