Non-Finites
When a
verb is used as per the number and person of the subject, that verb is called a
finite verb.
Eg.
We speak
English.
He speaks
English.
When a
verb doesn’t change according to the number and the person of the subject, it
is called non-finite verb.
Non-finite
verbs are classified into three types:
- Infinitive
- Gerund
- Participle
A.
Infinitive
Every verb has a base form or
root form.
Walk-walks, walking, walked
Be-being, been, am is are, was
were
Have-have, has, had
The infinitive is the base or
root form of the verb.
The infinitive is also called as
to-verb. It can be written with or without to.
Eg.
I like to write novels.
(to+verb)
He likes to collect
stamps. (to+verb)
Jagjt can sing gajhals
beautifully. (infinitive without to)
My teacher made me do the
assignments. (infinitive without to)
Infinitive without to is used
A) after all
the modals.
Eg. I can help you.
B)
After some verbs like- bid, hear, help, make, see,
watch, let, etc.
Eg. The teacher made him
stand.
I made
the child recite the poem three times.
You
needn’t wait for others.
The to+verb
infinitive is used after these verbs-hope, wish, offer, refuse, promise, help,
want, forget, afford, prepare, fail, agree, decide, manage, plan, threaten,
learn, expect, etc.
Eg. The
principal decided to postpone the meeting.
I
will manage to surprise everyone.
Q:
Fill in the blank with the correct form of infinitive.
(enter, speak, work, go, carry,
stand)
1)
You need to ________much harder if you want to
achieve success.
2)
Snacks will be served during the break. You need
not ____ your lunch with you.
3)
A stranger tried to ___ the shop.
4)
The teacher made the child ____ on the bench for
two periods.
5)
Neeraj learnts____ Japanese before going to Tokyo.
6)
The workers threatened _____ on a strike.
Q: Rewrite
using infinitive form of the underlined part
- I just wanted to do anything so that we could win the
game. (rewrite using a ‘to’-phrase in place of the underlined part)
- I am scared of telling my parents about the
incident.
- Open schools and monasteries for the people so that
they can live in peace and knowledge.
- Parents can invest Rs. 200 and plant a
sapling representing the child’s birth star. (Rewrite using infinitive
form of the underlined wordX)
Q: Combine
together the following pairs of sentences by using Infinitives:-
1.
He did not have even a rupee with him. He could
not buy a loaf of bread.
2.
Every cricket team has a captain. He directs the
other players.
3.
He went to Amritsar.
He wanted to visit the Golden
Temple.
4.
The robber took out a knife. He intended to
frighten the old man.
5.
He wants to earn his livelihood. He works hard for
that reason.
6.
The strikers held a meeting. They wished to
discuss the terms of the employers.
7.
He has five children. He must provide for them.
8.
Everyone should do his duty. India expects this of every man.
9.
She visits the poor. She is anxious to relieve
them of their sufferings.
10. He
collects old stamps even at great expense. This is his hobby.
11. I decided to go in
and check (underline the infinitives X)
12. Very few flower
sellers were willing to provide bilva leaves. (underline the infinitives X)
