Finites and non-finites – Exercise 1

1. My father gave me a birthday gift.

present participle form

non-finite verb

gerund form

finite verb

2. Reading makes a man perfect.

non-finite verb

present continuous form

verbal noun

past continuous form

3. My friend has sung a song.

finite verb

present participle form

irregular verb

regular verb

4. They conducted the programme.

non-finite verb

irregular verb

past participle form

transitive verb

5. My friend has gone abroad.

regular verb

gerund form

past participle form

transitive verb

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