Finite and Non-finite Verb Worksheets and Exercises (PDF)

In English grammar, verbs are classified into two main types: finite verbs and non-finite verbs. Finite verbs change according to the subject and show tense (past, present, or future), while non-finite verbs do not show tense and are not limited by the subject.

Understanding the difference between these two verb types is essential for forming clear and grammatically correct sentences in English. 

Learn more here: Finite and Non-finite Verbs

Finite and Non-finite Verb Worksheets

Worksheet 1: Identify the Finite Verb

Identify the finite verb in each sentence.

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Answer Key:

1. is
2. were
3. explains
4. have
5. are
6. wrote
7. ran
8. will
9. am
10. speak
11. eats
12. were
13. barked
14. am
15. has

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Worksheet 2: Identify the Non-finite Verb

Identify the non-finite verb in each sentence.

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Answer Key:

1. sing
2. running
3. help
4. meeting
5. playing
6. study
7. playing
8. dance
9. speak
10. seeing
11. visit
12. reading
13. help
14. going
15. smoking

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Worksheet 3: Identify and Correct Verb Form Errors

Identify and correct errors related to the use of finite and non-finite verbs.

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Answer Key:

1. I have seen him walk down the street.
2. He can play the piano beautifully.
3. They want to go to the beach tomorrow.
4. She was walking when I saw her.
5. We were eating when the phone rang.
6. She forgot to call her mom.
7. I can do it myself.
8. They have finished writing the letter.
9. We did not want to leave the party.
10. I have been studying for the test all day.
11. She can speak three languages fluently.
12. I have read that book already.
13. He suggested going for a walk.
14. We have been waiting for an hour.
15. They want to study together this weekend.

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Finite and Non-finite Verb Exercises

Exercise 1: Non-finite Verb Forms

Instruction: Fill in the blanks with the correct non-finite verb form (Gerund, To-infinitive, or Bare infinitive).

1. She loves ________ (dance) at parties.
2. They want ________ (visit) the museum tomorrow.
3. I can’t wait ________ (see) the movie.
4. He hopes ________ (join) the team next year.
5. She enjoys ________ (read) in the evening.
6. They need ________ (buy) groceries after work.
7. I dislike ________ (wake) up early.
8. He is afraid ________ (speak) in front of the class.
9. We plan ________ (go) hiking this weekend.
10. She promised ________ (help) me with the project.

Answer Key & Explanation

1. dancing  – love + gerund (V-ing).
2. to visit – want + to-infinitive.
3. to see – wait + to-infinitive.
4. to join – hope + to-infinitive.
5. reading – enjoy + gerund (V-ing).
6. to buy – need + to-infinitive.
7. waking – dislike + gerund (V-ing).
8. to speak – adjective + to-infinitive.
9. to go – plan + to-infinitive.
10. to help – promise + to-infinitive. 

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Exercise 2: Finite Verb Forms

Fill in the blanks with the correct finite verb.

1. She ____ (run) every morning.
2. They ____ (be) watching a movie right now.
3. We ____ (be) happy to see you.
4. He ____ (arrive) early at the meeting every Monday.
5. I ____ (not like) to eat vegetables.
6. The teacher ____ (give) homework every Friday.
7. He ____ (have) a new car.
8. They ____ (be) celebrating their anniversary today.
9. She ____ (write) a letter to her friend right now.
10. I ____ (study) English every day.

Answer Key:

1. runs
2. are watching
3. are
4. arrives
5. do not like
6. gives
7. has
8. are celebrating
9. is writing
10. study

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Exercise 3: Identify Finite and Non-finite Verbs

Decide whether the bolded verb in each sentence is finite or non-finite.

1. She has finished her homework.
2. The car to drive is in the garage.
3. He was reading a book.
4. They hope to meet their friends soon.
5. I am feeling tired.
6. He enjoys playing video games.
7. We are going to the park.
8. She likes to travel during the holidays.
9. The students were studying for the test.
10. I want to buy a new phone.

Answer Key:

1. Finite
2. Non-finite
3. Finite
4. Non-finite
5. Finite
6. Non-finite
7. Finite
8. Non-finite
9. Finite
10. Non-finite