Understanding Finite and Non-Finite Clauses

This video tutorial introduces finite and non-finite clauses, explaining their differences and providing examples. Finite clauses are tense-based, while non-finite clauses include infinitives, present participles, and past participles. The tutorial offers practical examples to help identify these clauses in sentences. The lesson concludes with a summary and encourages viewers to engage with the content.

What is a finite clause primarily characterized by?

• It has a subject and a verb.

• It is always in the past tense.

• It does not have a subject.

• It is always in the future tense.

Which of the following is an example of a finite clause?

• Run fast

• To run fast

• Running fast

• She runs fast

What is a non-finite clause?

• A clause that is always in the past tense.

• A clause that is always in the present tense.

• A clause that does not show tense.

• A clause that has a subject and a verb.

Which of the following is a non-finite clause?

• To run

• She is running

• She ran

• She runs

Identify the non-finite clause in the sentence: 'I want her to buy pizza.'

• To buy pizza

• Buy pizza

• Her to buy

• I want

Which of the following is an example of a present participle?

• Writes

• Written

• To write

• Writing

What is the role of a past participle in a non-finite clause?

• It indicates a hypothetical action.

• It shows future action.

• It indicates a completed action.

• It shows the action is ongoing.

Which sentence contains a finite clause?

• To have finished

• Having finished

• She has finished

• Finished

What is the main difference between finite and non-finite clauses?

• Finite clauses do not have verbs.

• Non-finite clauses have subjects.

• Non-finite clauses show tense.

• Finite clauses show tense.

Which of the following is a characteristic of a finite clause?

• It cannot stand alone as a sentence.

• It always starts with 'to'.

• It is always in the past tense.

• It can stand alone as a sentence.