Finite and nonfinite verbs

Verbs Tense Form Finite verb Non-finite verb He wants to read a book.. “wants“ is a finite verb.[r]

Finite and non-finite verbs

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Verbs Tense Form

Finite verb Non-finite verb

He wants to read a book

“wants“ is a finite verb It is in present simple

“to read“ is a non-finite verb It is an infinitive There are twelve basic tenses and many supplement tenses in English

There are 7 kinds of non-finite verbs in English

7 non-finite verbs

1.V: after make, bid, let, etc

Ex: He made them clean the toilets

2 To V: order, cause, tell, etc

Ex: He ordered them to clean the toilets

3 V-ING: avoid, busy, worth, etc

Ex: She avoids cooking in the kitchen

4 V-ED (PP): (passive meaning) see, observe, etc Ex: She saw a man hit by a car

5 To V or V: help, know

Ex: He helped her wash the dishes

He helped her to wash the dishes

6 V or V-ING: verbs of perception: see, hear, etc Ex: He heard her sing in the room

He heard her singing in the room

7 To V or V-ING: remember, forget, like, etc

Ex: I remember lending you some money

I remember to lend you some money

To learn English, he has bought many books.

Learning English, he feels happy

He goes to a center to learn English

Bitten by mosquitoes, he feels itchy

You are the last to be introduced

The only man to possess USD 86 billion is Bill Gates She reads a book, lying in a hammock

She reads a book lying on the table

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1 My friend promised (return) the book very soon

2 Most people enjoy (write) letters to their friends

3 Tom avoids (study) his lessons as long as possible

4 Did you offer (translate) those letters for them?

5 Davis finished (write) the report about four o'clock

6 How soon do you expect (leave) for South America?

7 Senator Robert refused (eliminate) any of the major points

8 Have you ever considered (try) something different?

9 Are you going to suggest (travel) by plane or not?

10 Did they promise (reserve) some good seats for us?

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1 How can anyone resist (like) that charming girl?

2 We don't want (risk) (lose) our money that way

3 I don't intend (tell) anyone about my plan yet

4 For a while, we consider not (go) with them

5 The children promised not (do) that part of the lesson

6 I don't deny not (understand) that part of the lesson

7 Why don't you offer (help) him with that work?

8 I hesitate (suggest) any changes at this time

9 Jack delayed (write) the letter as long as

possible

10 I don't advise (study) for very long periods of

time

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1 Her wish is (see) her son again

2 She wanted the letter (send) at once

3 We couldn't enter the room because we found the door (lock)

4 I hate (interrupt) you, but I have to

5 The old man recollected (save) a boy in the

river

6 The host prevented his dog (bite) the strangers

by tying it

7 She missed (attend) the meeting

8 The guide requested the guests not ( touch) the exhibits

9 The police consented (let) the cameraman in

10 The debtor escaped (meet) the lender

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1 He begged me (give) him some money

2 They believed her (operate) the machine

3 It is no good (talk) all the time

4 Seeing his funny face, she could not help (laugh)

5 It will make difference (try) at this time

6 The council determined (vote) for her.

7 The hunter taught her (play) a kite

8 We understand (collect) money for the old

teacher

9 Mrs Thuy was busy (iron) clothes yesterday

10 Ly Thong entreated the king (forgive) him and his mother

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1 It was difficult (obtain) a pair of trousers twenty years ago

2 He has had a lot of difficulties (earn) his living in the city

3 Truong Son always wants (take) to a restaurant

4 She likes (admire) everywhere

5 That middle-age woman has been looking forward to (get) married for a long time

6 Long expects (win) a lottery ticket.

7 Uncle Ho desired (see) our people with enough foodstuff, clothes and schooling

8 There is no use (complain) about every

difficulty

9 Dao is interested in (watch) film

10 We can not meet the director because he is busy (interview) new employees

Choose the correct completion

1 Those who learn and work hard are worth

A praising B being praised C having praised

D to praise

2 Hens always prevent their chicks

A hurting B to be hurt C being hurt

D hurt

3 We saw a motorcycle under a big truck

A to smash B smash C smashing

D smashed

4 Bui Kiem had expected in his class.

A award B awarded C to be awarded D

awarding

5 goodbye to the lover, the new recruit left his

village.

A Saying B Having said C To say D To

be said

6 The fastest runner deserved the prize.

A to get B getting C got D get

7 In prison the soldier resisted by the enemies.

A to tempt B being tempted C tempting

D tempted

8 His face was very funny She can't help

A laugh B to laugh C laughed D

laughing

9 Kim Thuy is a very skillful tailor She is good at clothes

A make B to make C making D

made

10 Manh escaped the toilet

A cleaning B to clean C cleaned

D clean