Page 2 - LESSON NOTES Finite and Non Finite Verbs Cl-7

Rules:
• Non-finite verbs do not act as the main verb.
• They do not show tense.
• They can act as nouns, adjectives, or adverbs.

Finite vs Non-Finite Verbs: A Comparison
Feature Finite Verb Non-Finite Verb

Shows tense Yes No

Changes with subject Yes No
Role Main verb in a clause Acts as noun/adjective/adverb
Example He goes to school. He likes to go to school.

Examples in Sentences
• Finite: She eats quickly.
• Non-Finite: She loves eating pasta.
• Finite: They played cricket yesterday.
• Non-Finite: They went out to play.

CHECK YOUR KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING

Identify whether the underlined verb in each sentence is Finite (F) or Non-Finite (NF):
1. She enjoys reading novels. ______
2. We go to the library every weekend. ______
3. I hope to visit Paris one day. ______
4. The crying baby needed attention. ______
5. He studied hard for the exam. ______
6. Swimming helps you stay fit. ______
7. They were seen running down the street. ______
8. We are learning grammar. ______
9. To travel the world is my dream. ______
10. He drinks coffee every morning. ______

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SIS/CLASS-VII/ENGLISH/LESSON NOTES/CH-ON THE GRASSHOPPER AND CRICKET/ TOPIC FINITE AND
NON-FINITE VERBS