Finite And Non-Finite Verbs Exercise For Class 8

Finite verbs change their form when there is change in the number or person of the subject. They also have different forms in different tenses.

Non-finite verbs have the same form regardless of the number or person of the subject. There are three types of non-finites – gerunds, infinitives and participles.

Identify the finite and non-finite verbs in the following sentences.

1. I have always wanted to become a writer.

2. Not knowing what to do, I went to bed.

3. She requested me to help her.

4. I was not allowed to go.

5. She insisted on coming with me.

6. Unable to bear the pain, he started screaming.

7. I waited for them to come.

8. My parents always encouraged us to think independently.

9. I hate people telling me what to do.

10. I went to the university to meet my professor.

11. Swimming is good for health.

12. I can’t afford to buy that car.

Answers

1. I have always wanted to become a writer. (finite – have wanted; non-finite – to become)

2. Not knowing what to do, I went to bed. (finite – went; non-finite – knowing)

3. She requested me to help her. (finite – requested; non-finite – to help)

4. I was not allowed to go. (finite – was not allowed; non-finite – to go)

5. She insisted on coming with me. (finite – insisted; non-finite – coming)

6. Unable to bear the pain, he started screaming. (finite – started; non-finite – to bear)

7. I waited for them to come. (finite – waited; non-finite – to come)

8. My parents always encouraged us to think independently. (finite – encouraged; non-finite – to think)

9. I hate people telling me what to do. (finite – hate; non-finite – telling)

10. I went to the university to meet my professor. (finite – went; non-finite – to meet)

11. Swimming is good for health. (finite – is; non-finite – swimming)

12. I can’t afford to buy that car. (finite – can’t afford; non-finite – to buy)