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Verbs – Non-Finite Forms erbs – Non-Finite Forms erbs – Non-Finite Forms
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A non-finite verb has no subject and hence it is not limited by number

or person.

Fill in the blanks with the correct infinitive form of the verbs in brackets.
1. He decided ____________ his job. (change)
2. You need ____________ more time. (take)

3. He taught me how ____________ a car. (drive)
4. The leaders did nothing but ____________ speeches. (give)

5. Do you dare ____________ the rules? (disobey)
6. I needn’t ____________ during the holidays. (read)

7. You had better ____________ a jacket. (wear)
8. I’d like ____________ your childhood photo. (see)

9. Let me ____________ you what to do. (show)
10. I saw them ____________ you book. (take)

A non-finite verb can be divided into three groups. These are:

Infinitive Participle Gerund

G The infinitive are called to-verbs .
Read the following examples:

1. I want to buy a good music system.
2. He is going to submit his assignment.

G With the following verbs, we use the verb + to-infinitive:

fail hope offer promise agree
plan decide refuse forget learn

Read the following examples:
1. The shopkeeper agreed to give us 20% discount.

2. He refused to accept the award.

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