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American English Grammar |
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Finite verb |
| Learning
objectives |
 In
this lesson you will learn the
definition of a finite verb and study examples of
finite verbs. |
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| Definition of a finite verb |
- A finite verb is:
- also called a main
verb
- a
verb that has a subject
- a
verb that shows
tense,
person, and
number
- can be the main
verb in a
sentence
- Only verbs that are in certain moods are
finite
- indicative mood (expressing a state of
affairs)
- The coffee is hot.
- imperative mood (giving a command)
- Make the coffee hot.
- subjunctive mood (expressing something that
might or might not be the state of affairs, depending on some
other part of the sentence)
- If the coffee was hot, I would drink it.
- The following are NOT finite verbs
-
infinitive verbs
-
past participle
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present participle
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gerund
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| Examples of finite verbs |
- I go to the store.
- She goes to the store.
- They went to the store.
- You play football.
- I read a book.
- She walks home.
- He drinks beer.
- They watch the game.
- I ride a bike.
- She brushes her hair.
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Take the test |
 Study
the examples of finite verbs listed above. For each test question, you will be
given two phrases. You need to decide which phrase contains a finite
verb. |
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1. Which of the following contains a finite verb?
2. Which of the following contains a finite verb?
3. Which of the following contains a finite verb?
4. Which of the following contains a finite verb?
5. Which of the following contains a finite verb?
6. Which of the following contains a finite verb?
7. Which of the following contains a finite verb?
8. Which of the following contains a finite verb?
9. Which of the following contains a finite verb?
10. Which of the following contains a finite verb?
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