Understanding Finite and Non-Finite Verbs

Understanding Finite and Non-Finite Verbs

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English

5th - 8th Grade

Easy

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Olivia Brooks

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The video tutorial explains the difference between finite and non-finite verbs. Finite verbs are marked by inflection and indicate person, number, and tense, and can be the main verb in a sentence. Examples include 'go' and 'goes'. Non-finite verbs do not indicate person, number, or tense, and include forms like the infinitive 'go' and the gerund 'going'. The video provides examples for each type and concludes with a call to action for viewers to engage with more content.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a key characteristic of finite verbs?

They do not change with person or tense.

They are used only in questions.

They are always in the past tense.

They are marked by inflection and indicate person, number, and tense.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is an example of a finite verb?

Goes

Go

Going

To go

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a defining feature of non-finite verbs?

They do not indicate person, number, or tense.

They are used only in commands.

They are always in the present tense.

They indicate tense and person.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following is a non-finite verb form?

Going

Went

Gone

Goes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

In the sentence 'I like going to the cinema', what role does 'going' play?

It is a finite verb.

It is a gerund.

It is an infinitive.

It is a past participle.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What action does the video encourage viewers to take at the end?

To subscribe to a newsletter.

To hit like and turn on notifications.

To write a comment.

To share the video with friends.