Non-Finite Verbs Exercise For Class 8

by Manjusha · Published August 30, 2021 · Updated May 17, 2023

Fill in the blanks with an appropriate non-finite verb.

Notes

Use an ing form after a preposition. You cannot use an infinitive after a preposition.

1. I enjoy ………………………….. (dance)

2. ……………………… is prohibited. (trespass)

3. She accused me of ……………………………… her apples. (steal)

4. I still remember ……………………………. (meet) the sage.

5. Don’t forget ………………………. (post) the letter.

6. She is fond of …………………………. (play) with her grandchildren.

7. I am tired of …………………………. (wait) for people who never turn up on time.

8. She is eager …………………………….. (establish) herself in the industry.

9. ………………………. the snake, the boy stepped back. (see)

10. You are not permitted …………………………. in front of the shops. (park)

11. I am interested in …………………………… to cook. (learn)

12. Please excuse me for …………………………….. (interrupt)

Answers

1. I enjoy dancing.

2. Trespassing is prohibited.

3. She accused me of stealing her apples.

4. I still remember meeting the sage.

5. Don’t forget to post the letter.

6. She is fond of playing with her grandchildren.

7. I am tired of waiting for people who never turn up on time.

8. She is eager to establish herself in the industry.

9. Seeing the snake, the boy stepped back.

10. You are not permitted to park in front of the shops.

11. I am interested in learning to cook.

12. Please excuse me for interrupting.