Question

Identify the finite and non-finite verbs in the sentences given below:-
1. He gave me a chair to sit.

2. I want to buy some clothes.

3. Barking dogs seldom bite.

4. He was wearing a torn shirt.

5. He had his shoes polished.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1. He gave me a chair to sit.

Finite Verb: Gave

2. I want to buy some clothes.

3. Barking dogs seldom bite.

4. He was wearing a torn shirt.

5. He had his shoes polished.​

Explanation:

A finite verb is a verb that has tense in it. The tense could be present, past or future tense.

A non-finite verb is a verb that has no tense in it.