INDIAN SCHOOL AL WADI AL KABIR FINITE AND NON-FINITE VERBSENGLISH WORKSHEET 2018-19

Class: VIII

Verbs can be divided into two categories:

• Finite verbs are governed by tense, person and number of the subject.

Examples: 1. I am driving down the lane.

2. Bandana drives to college.

3. They drive very fast.

In the above sentences, the verb ‘drive’ is governed by tense, the person and number of the subjects, ‘I’, ‘Bandana’ and ‘They’ respectively.

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• Non-finite verbs do not change their form even when tense, the person and the number of the subject changes.

Examples:1. I want to eat something delicious.

2.Bandana has to eat apples every day.

3.They want to eat eggs for breakfast.

In the above sentences, the verb ‘eat’ does not change even though tense, the person and number of the subject changes.

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Non-finite verbs are of three kinds:

I Gerund : The ‘-ing’ form of the verb which is used as a noun is called a gerund. It is also called the verbal noun.

Examples: Taking exercise is important.

Running is a good way to keep fit.

II Infinitive : The infinitive is the base form of the verb. It is used as a noun, adverb or adjective. It is often used with ‘to’ or without ‘to’. Infinitives with ‘to’ are called ‘to-infinitives’. Infinitives without ‘to’ are called ‘bare infinitives’.

Examples:1. David and I agreed to meet at 4 o’clock.

2. I’ll arrange to see the dentist straight away.

III Participle : Participles work as adjectives, thus also called as verbal adjectives. There are two kinds of participles:

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a) Present participles are formed by adding ‘-ing’ to the base verb.

Example: He climbed onto the moving train.

b) Past participles are formed by adding -d, -ed, -en, -t or -n to the base verb.

Example: Learned men don’t talk much.

I.Fill in the blanks with the gerund form of the verbs given below.

Swim, work, wander, climb, wait, get

I can’t stand (a) _________ in a long queue. I live a (b) _________ life. I like (c) _________ in the sea. My friend likes (d) _________ the mountains. I hate (e) _________ late for any task. I like (f) _________ hard.

II. Replace the underlined words as directed.

a) He loves to dance and to sing. (gerund) b) It is no good to get upset. (gerund) c) The teacher told him that he should study hard. She further advised him that he should revise all the work done. (suitable infinite construction) d) Jim has decided that he is going to buy a car this summer. (suitable infinite construction)

III. Fill in the blanks with the infinitive form of the verb given in the brackets.

a) Do you want _________ (come) to the shop with me?

b) You don’t need _________ (leave) yet—it’s not late.

c) Don’t forget _________ (take) your umbrella with you.

d) My parents are planning _________ (go) abroad.

e) They are planning _________ (bring) me an ipod.

f) How long do you expect _________ (stay) in Chandigarh?

g) _________ (learn) English quickly is not an easy thing.

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h) She promised _________ (give) it as soon as possible.

i) He’s looking forward _________ (meet) all his friends again.

j) Nita’s apprehensive of _________ (hurt) her.

IV. Find out the finite and non-finite verbs in the sentences given below.

1. He gave me a chair to sit.

2. It was a sight to see.

3. I want to buy some clothes.

4. Barking dogs seldom bite.

5. He is about to leave.

6. It is time to start.

7. He was wearing a torn shirt.

8. He had his shoes polished.

9. They got the roof repaired.

10. Finding the door open I went inside.

V. Underline the gerunds or gerund phrases in the following sentences.

1. Swimming keeps me in shape.

2. Swimming in your pool is always fun.

3. Telling your father was a mistake.

4. The college recommends sending applications early.

5. He won the game by scoring during the overtime period.

6. Her most important achievement was winning the national championship.

7. Going to work today took all my energy.

8. Fighting for a losing cause made them depressed.

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VI. Identify the finite and non-finite verbs in the following sentences and state whether they are infinitives, participles or gerunds.

1. Singing is his pastime.

2. I like to read.

3. It is easy to find faults with others.

4. He went to work in London.

5. She doesn’t like to do anything.

6. I enjoy reading.

7. The boys are decorating the room.

8. I am doing my homework.

9. We all enjoy eating ice-cream in the summer.

10. Smita has done her homework.

11. The little girl tried to imitate the steps of the famous singer.

12. Mother took out a crumpled letter from the drawer.

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