Finite and Infinite verbs

Question: What are finite and infinite verbs? Explain with examples.

Answer:

FINITE VERB

Verbs which have the past or the present form are called FINITE verbs.

Example: (Present Tense) Ali plays this piano. Example: (Past Tense) My sister spoke French on holiday.

INFINITE VERB

Verbs in any other form (infinitive, -ing, or -ed) are called NONFINITE or INFINITE verbs.

Example: (the verb has the infinitive form) It took courage to continue after the accident. Example: (the verb has the -ing form) Leaving home can be very traumatic. Example: (the verb has the -ed form) Leave immediately when you asked to do so.