Non Finites Prepared By: - Nityanandesh Narayan Tripathi PGT English Jawahar Navodaya Vidyalaya

Non finites - Definition Non – Finites are those forms of verb which are derivatives of Finite verbs but they can not perform the full function of Finite Verbs

They are not affected by: - Number of subject. Person of subject. Nature of non finites They are not affected by: - Number of subject. Person of subject. Tense No modal is used with them.

Comparison of non finites with finite verbs (Example)

Non Finites - Types Non Finites Infinitive Participles Present Participle Past Participle Perfect Participle Gerund

Infinitive is used as Noun. Infinitive - Definition To + Verb (1st Form) is called Infinitive Infinitive is used as Noun.

As Subject (Subject is always a Noun) of Verb (A. V.) The infinitive - As Subject of a Verb As Subject (Subject is always a Noun) of Verb (A. V.) To err is human. To forgive is a divine. To tell lies is a sin.

As Object (Object is always a Noun) of Verb (M. V.) The infinitive - As Object of a Verb As Object (Object is always a Noun) of Verb (M. V.) We want to study. She likes to eat an ice cream. I promise to help you.

Verb acting as Adjective Participle - Definition Verb acting as Adjective Is called Participle They have 3 forms: - Present Participle (Verb + ing) Past Participle (Verb 3rd Form) Perfect Participle (Having + Verb 3rd Form)

Verb + ing As Adjective Participle - Jumping doll is sold at this shop. A crying child gets milk from his mother. 3. The film was interesting.

Verb 3rd Form As Adjective Participle - You should not wear torn cloths. He was a tired man after the hard work. 3. By the fantastic games of Sachin, India won the lost match.

Having + verb 3rd Form As Adjective Participle - Having finished the homework I went to play. Having killed the landlord the robber ran away. Having seen this film I can say that it was a wastage of time.

Verb acting as Noun Gerund gerund - Definition Verb acting as Noun Is called Gerund Gerund = (Verb + ing)

As Subject (Subject is always a Noun) of Verb (A. V.) gerund - As Subject (Subject is always a Noun) of Verb (A. V.) Smoking is injurious to health. Walking is good exercise. Gambling is a very bad habit.

As Object (Object is always a Noun) of Verb (A. V.) gerund - As Object (Object is always a Noun) of Verb (A. V.) I don’t like smoking. Stop writing on the wall. I love eating ice cream.

Now the final lessons Non finites 1. In the first blank of the sentence you should put Verb + ing form. 2. In the other blanks of the sentence you should put To + Verb form. 3. In there is any preposition before the blank then you should put Verb + ing form.

Exercises: - CBSE Pattern

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