Finite and Non-finite verb

Non-finite verbs are ...

• verbs that show actions, with different tenses (present, past, future)

• verbs that can have a subject

• verbs that show states of being like: ('is', 'was', 'were')

• verbs with TO in front; lonely -ING verbs (without another verb in front)

The dog 'wagged' its tail to show its happiness.

• finite

• non-finite

She worked hard 'to pass' the test.

• finite

• non-finite

My little brother 'wants' to be an actor.

• finite

• non-finite

She 'closed' the window.

• finite

• non-finite

Which of these are non-finite verbs?

• had been eating, will be eating

• was eating, ate

• eating, to eat

• is eating, eats

Which word is a finite verb?

'We saw a clown standing on his head trying to do a daring stunt.'

• standing

• trying

• saw

• do

Which of these is a non-finite verb?

• is laughing

• laughs

• to laugh

• laughter

Which of these is a non-finite verb?

• to climb

• cllimbing

• am climbing

• climbed

Which of these is a non-finite verb?

• to jump

• jumped

• am jumping

• will be jumping