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Which of these verbs is finite?
Which of these verbs is finite?
What is the main difference between finite and nonfinite verbs?
What is the main difference between finite and nonfinite verbs?
Which of these is a form of a nonfinite verb?
Which of these is a form of a nonfinite verb?
What does a finite verb indicate?
What does a finite verb indicate?
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Which of these sentences contains a finite verb?
Which of these sentences contains a finite verb?
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Which of these is an example of a finite verb form?
Which of these is an example of a finite verb form?
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What is the primary characteristic of a finite verb?
What is the primary characteristic of a finite verb?
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Which of the following is NOT a function of a finite verb?
Which of the following is NOT a function of a finite verb?
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Which of the following tenses are finite verbs typically found in?
Which of the following tenses are finite verbs typically found in?
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What is another term used to refer to finite verbs?
What is another term used to refer to finite verbs?
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Which of the following verb forms is NOT a finite verb?
Which of the following verb forms is NOT a finite verb?
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What is the primary difference between finite and nonfinite verbs?
What is the primary difference between finite and nonfinite verbs?
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Study Notes
Finite and Nonfinite Verbs in English
- A finite verb is a verb that is conjugated with the subject in a sentence and expresses a specific action or state of being.
- Finite verbs are usually in the present, past, and future tenses and indicate the number and person of the subject.
- They are also known as "main verbs" or "lexical verbs".
Difference between Finite and Nonfinite Verbs
- Finite verbs are conjugated with the subject in a sentence and indicate the person, number, and tense of the subject.
- Nonfinite verbs are not conjugated with the subject in a sentence and do not indicate the person, number, or tense of the subject.
- Finite verbs are the main verbs of a clause, while nonfinite verbs are usually auxiliary or modal verbs.
Examples of Finite and Nonfinite Verbs
- Finite verbs: I am running, She was walking, They will go.
- Nonfinite verbs: To run, Having walked, Going.
Finite Verbs in Sentences
- Finite verbs in sentences indicate the person, number, and tense of the subject.
- Examples of finite verbs in sentences: I am singing alone, She was eating ramen, They will dance tomorrow.
Finite Verb Forms
- Finite verbs can have several forms depending on the person, number, and tense of the subject.
- Examples of finite verb forms: Present: I am singing, Past: She was eating, Future: They will dance, Present perfect: We have been playing, Modal: You should go.
Nonfinite Verb Forms
- Nonfinite verbs do not indicate the person, number, or tense of the subject.
- Nonfinite verbs can have several forms: Infinitive: To run, Gerund: Having walked, Participle: Going.
Finite Verbs in Different Tenses
- Examples of finite verbs in different tenses: Present: I am singing, Past: She was eating, Future: They will dance, Present perfect: We have been playing, Past perfect: You had gone, Future perfect: We will have been singing.
Finite Verb Rules
- Finite verbs have several rules, including using the correct verb form depending on the person, number, and tense of the subject.
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Test your knowledge on finite and nonfinite verbs in English with this quiz. Learn about the differences between these verb types and see examples of how they are used in sentences.
