Finites Non finites Participles
Finites, Non-finites, Participles
What are Finite Verbs and Non-finite Verbs?
Finite Verb
A finite verb is a form of a verb which has a subject and a tense.
Non-finite Verb
A non-finite verb is a form of verb which has no subject and no tense.
Types of Non-finite Verbs
There are three types of non-finite verbs:
- Gerunds
- Participles
- Infinitives
Gerunds
Gerunds are verbs which end in ‘-ing’ but function like nouns in a sentence. They can play the role of a subject as well as an object.
Participles
Participles are verbs which function as adjectives.
Types of participles
- Past participles (end in ‘-en’ or ‘-ed’)
- Present participles (end in ‘-ing’)
Infinitives
- A verb form where the word ‘to’ is followed by a simple form of a verb is known as an infinitive.
- Sometimes, ‘to’ is implied or absent in an infinitive.
- An infinitive is used to show the purpose or function of a particular action or thing.