FINITE & NON FINITE CLAUSE

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Finite verb, non finite
◦Is a verb that is influenced by the subject and its
tenses. Finite verb has a role as a predicate in a
sentence. In the application of this finite adjusted
to the subject and tenses. The subject and tenses
also depend on the number and person.
finite
◦ finite verb has a subject and is directly related to it. It also has to
be conjugated in accordance to the relevant tense and
indicates whether the subject is singular or plural. These verbs are
usually used only in the present tense and the past tense. Now,
let us look at an example to understand what a finite verb is.
◦ E.g. She lives in London.
◦ According to the example given above, the finite verb is ‘’lives’.
This is because it is the verb ‘live s’ that describes the action of
the subject.
nonfinite
◦ non-finite verb does not have to be changed in accordance to the subject or
the tense. In most occasions , infinitives, gerunds and participles come in the
form of non-finite verbs and these can be combined with auxiliary and modal
auxiliary verbs. Non-finite verbs do not directly address the action performed
by the subject and can be used as nouns, adjectives and adverbs as well. Let
us look at some examples.
◦ E.g She loves cooking.
In the example above, cooking is the non-finite verb. In this case, it has
been used as a noun. These types of non-finite verbs are considered as gerunds.
◦ E.g I want to eat now.
In the example given above, the non-finite verb is to eat. These are called
infinitives. ( to + verb)
◦ Non-finite verbs can also come in the form of participles. In this
case, they can be used as present participles or else past
participles. Both are considered as non-finite verbs. Let us look at
an example.
◦ E. g I saw him walking down the street.
In the example. ‘walking’ is a present participle that can be
considered as a non-finite verb. This gives a general understanding
of the usage of finite and non-finite verbs.
 DIFFERENCE
FINITE & NON FINITE
◦ A finite verb can be the main verb of a sentence or clause.
◦ It has to be in accordance with the subject in terms of tense and
number.
◦ A finite verb is directly related to the subject of the sentence or
clause.
◦ A finite verb is usually in the present and past tense.
◦ A non-finite verb does not change in accordance to the subject
or tense.
◦ It is not directly related to the subject and can come in the form
of an infinitive, gerund or a participle.
◦ A non-finite verb can take the form of a noun, adjective or
adverb.