Non-finite verbs worksheet for class 10

Some adjectives and verbs can be followed by either an -ing form or an infinitive. In some cases there is a difference of meaning.

Complete the following sentences using an appropriate nonfinite verb form.

1. I started -------------------- at nineteen.

a) teaching b) to teach c) Either could be used here

2. I am proud ------------------- the contest.

a) of having won b) to have won c) Either could be used here

3. I still remember ------------------ the Swami for the first time.

a) meeting b) to meet c) Either could be used here

4. I forgot ------------------- the letter.

a) posting b) to post c) Either could be used here

5. Don't forget ------------------ the money.

a) to send b) sending c) Either could be used here

6. I remember ------------------ the parcel on Monday.

a) sending b) to send c) Either could be used here

7. You must remember ------------------ Radha from the airport.

a) fetching b) to fetch c) Either could be used here

8. I remember ------------------ him a couple of times while I was in New York.

a) meeting b) to meet c) Either could be used here

9. Don't forget ---------------- Akash when you go to Chennai.

a) to visit b) visiting c) Either could be used here

10. He went on ------------------- about his projects.

a) to talk b) talking c) Either could be used here

Answers

1. I started teaching / to teach at nineteen.

2. I am proud of having won / to have won the contest.

3. I still remember meeting the Swami for the first time.

4. I forgot to post the letter.

5. Don't forget to send the money.

6. I remember sending the parcel on Monday.

7. You must remember to fetch Radha from the airport.

8. I remember meeting him a couple of times while I was in New York.

9. Don't forget to visit Akash when you go to Chennai.

10. He went on talking about his projects.