Finite and Non-Finite Verbs in English Grammar

This content introduces the concept of finite and non-finite verbs in English grammar through examples and explanations. It covers the definitions, identification, and usage of finite and non-finite verbs, with practical examples provided for better understanding. The tips mentioned help in distinguishing between the two types of verbs, and a passage analysis task challenges readers to identify finite and non-finite verbs within a text.

• English grammar
• Finite verb
• Non-finite verb
• Language learning

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1. Welcome to the land of finite world.

2. Introduction SHILPI RANI ROY ASSISTANT TEACHER CHHATIAIN B.N SCHOOL College, MADHOBPUR, HABIGONJ. SHILPI RANI ROY ASSISTANT TEACHER CHHATIAIN B.N SCHOOL and College, MADHOBPUR, HABIGONJ. and Class Subject: English 2 Grammar Class- -x x Subject: English 2 Grammar Paper Paper nd nd

3. The baby is laughing. I saw the baby laughing. Laughing makes the baby cute. The baby likes to laugh.

4. Our Todays lesson is on Finite and Non-finite verb

5. Learning outcomes At the end of the lesson, we will be able to - define finite and non-finite verbs list the kinds of non-finite verbs identify finite and non-finite verbs in given sentences

6. The baby is laughing. Followed its subject. not followed anything/anyone I saw the baby laughing. Followed tense Followed past tense. Laughing made the baby cute. not followed anything/anyone not followed anything/anyone The baby likes to laugh. Followed its subject.

7. How many kind of verbs have we observed in the previous slide? Two Finite verb Non-finite verb The verb that follows its subject & tense is a finite verb. The verb that does not follow its subject & tense isanon-finiteverb.

8. Tips Finite verb always stays with subject / after subject but non-finite verb may stay before subject /after verb/at the end of the sentence. If there is no am, is ,are, was ,were before a verb with ing is a non-finite verb. There is no am, is ,are, was ,were here. The baby came to its mother running. Non-finite verb Going to the field, they began playing.

9. Find out the finite and non-finite verbs from the passage below. Mother s love is divine. To have blessing of Allah there is no other alternative to respect her. Loving mother, one can achieve heaven. Allah will bless us for caring our mothers.

10. Talib likes to play football. Playing well, they won the prize. Follow Playing football is my hobby.

11. What are the classifications of Non-finite verb? Three Participle Infinitive Gerund Acts as verb & adjective Acts as verb & noun Acts as Verb & noun Verbal Adjective Verbal Noun Verbal Noun

12. Notice attentively He goes to market to buy foods. Acts as verb & noun To perform such a task is really difficult. Acts as verb & noun Main focus to buy to + verb Infinitive to perform Note : Infinitive is found in answer to What to do.

13. Function of infinitives I asked him to wait outside. Used as the complement of the verb asked . Used as the subject of the sentence To accomplish such a task is amazing.

14. Used as verb & adjective I see A flyi active. ective Main fo Participle verb and A partici adjective, thus it is a verbal adjective. Note : Participle is found in answer to How.

15. More example Look at the burning candle. Participle Verb +adjective There are three forms of the participle: Present participle (verb + ing) Taking the book, he left the library. Past participle (verb +d / ed) Give me the promised money, the piper said. Perfect participle (have + ing = having) Having closed the door, he went out.

17. Pair work Write down the finite, infinitives, present, past, perfect and gerunds from the passage. participles What is morality? divine quality which is seen in human beings. It always leads a man to choose the right way. Conscience is a related part of morality. But greed man doing the wrong. Performing duty, telling the truth, respecting others are also related to morality. By following religion achieve these qualities. Having achieved religious teaching we can reach our desired goal. Morality is a influences a we can

18. Home work Write a paragraph at home in ten sentences about the video you will watch. The sentences will include finite, infinitives, all participles and gerund. The paragraph may be like ------- In the video we enjoyed playing football. At the beginning of the match, we saw the players coming to the field running one after another. They were getting them ready to play. There was a referee standing at the middle of the field

19. Thank you very much.

20. We would like to express our cordial gratitude to the Ministry of Education, Directorate of Secondary & Higher Education, NCTB, A2i and the panel of honorable editors ( Md. Jahangir Hasan, Assistant Professor (English) TTC, Rangpur, Ranjit Poddar, Associate Professor (English) TTC, Dhaka, and Urmila Khaled, Assistant Professor (English) TTC, Dhaka, to enrich the contents.