Finite and Non-Finite Verbs

This video tutorial by Alisa explores the differences between finite and non-finite verbs. Finite verbs show tense and agree with the subject, acting as the main verb in a sentence. Non-finite verbs, such as infinitives, gerunds, and participles, do not show tense and function as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs. The video provides examples and exercises to help viewers understand these concepts.

What is the primary role of verbs in a sentence?

• To connect clauses

• To modify adjectives

• To show actions, states, or occurrences

• To describe nouns

Which of the following is a characteristic of finite verbs?

• They agree with the subject in person and number

• They do not show tense

• They are always in the base form

• They act as adjectives

In English, which pronoun is considered third person singular?

• He

• You

• We

• I

How does the verb 'walk' change in the third person singular present tense?

• Walked

• Walks

• Walk

• Walking

Which verb form is an exception in the past simple tense regarding subject agreement?

• To go

• To be

• To do

• To have

What is a non-finite verb?

• A verb that agrees with the subject

• A verb that shows tense

• A verb used as a noun, adjective, or adverb

• A verb that acts as the main verb in a sentence

Which of the following is an example of an infinitive?

• Reads

• Read

• To read

• Running

What is the role of gerunds in a sentence?

• To act as the main verb

• To show tense

• To agree with the subject

• To function as a noun

Which of the following is a present participle?

• Broken

• Breaks

• Breaking

• To break

What is a key difference between finite and non-finite verbs?

• Non-finite verbs show tense

• Finite verbs do not show tense

• Non-finite verbs agree with the subject

• Finite verbs act as the main verb