| – Finite verb forms show Tense, Person and Number – Finite verbs indicate different forms in different Tenses – These forms occur when there is a change in the Number or Person of the subject – Verbs with Tense are Finite |
| Examples: Smith goes to gym every morning. Julie gets up early in the morning. We saw a movie yesterday. They talked on phone for one hour. I studied French for two years. He has been playing cricket since 2010. We worked together on that project. She is extremely beautiful. There are best friends. I am busy right now, so I will call you later. Clara baked a cake for her birthday. It was raining cats and dogs yesterday. He brought the fresh vegetables from market. John works out every day. He committed that crime. I don’t know you at all. You should obey your parents. His father was so angry at him. They enjoyed the party last evening. That food was very delicious! He studied hard for the examination. Emma looks so worried today. I found my file in the cupboard. Michael gets up at 5 o’clock every morning. Students were making noise in the class. He watched the movie yesterday. This road goes to Mumbai. I was so tired then. She has been singing for years. Peter is a good human being. He did not listen to me. Paul had quarreled with his wife. She will do it certainly. |
| – Non-finite verb forms do not show Tense, Person and Number – Non-finite verbs do not indicate different forms in different Tenses – The forms do not occur when there is a change in the Number or Person of the subject – Verbs without Tense are Non-finite – Mainly there are three types of non-finite verbs- a. Infinitives b. Gerunds c. Participles |
| Examples: John likes to eat coconut oil. Cyber crime is any criminal activity that involves a computer, networked device or a network To park car is not allowed here. |
