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NON-FINITE VERB RULES
Non-finite verbs are verb forms that do not show tense, number, or person. They cannot function as the main verb of a sentence on their own. The three types are infinitives, gerunds, and participles.
1. Infinitives
Rule: The base form of a verb preceded by "to".
Use: Functions as a noun, adjective, or adverb.
Examples:
To swim is good for your health. (Noun)
I have a lot of work to do. (Adjective)
She came here to study. (Adverb)
2. Gerunds
Rule: The -ing form of a verb.
Use: Functions as a noun.
Examples:
Swimming is my favorite hobby. (Subject)
I enjoy reading. (Object)
He is good at painting. (Object of a preposition)
3. Participles
Rule: The -ing form (present participle) or the -ed/-en form (past participle).
Use: Functions as an adjective or part of a verb phrase.
Examples:
The sleeping baby is cute. (Adjective - present participle)
The broken glass lay on the floor. (Adjective - past participle)
He is running fast. (Part of a verb phrase)
50 Fill-in-the-Blanks with Answers
1.I love _________ in the sea. (swim)
2.She likes _________ novels. (read)
3._________ is my favorite sport. (run)
4.He went to the shop _________ some bread. (buy)
5.They were excited _________ the news. (hear)
6.The boy stood there, _________ at the sky. (gaze)
7.The man _________ on the bench is my father. (sit)
8.I have a lot of chores _________. (finish)
9._________ a new language is difficult. (learn)
10.We decided _________ a movie. (watch)
11.The teacher punished him for _________ his homework. (not do)
12.She is an expert at _________ complex problems. (solve)
13.The _________ leaves rustled in the wind. (fall)
14.The police found the _________ car. (steal)
15.He promised _________ me. (help)
16._________ without a license is illegal. (drive)
17.I heard him _________ the guitar. (play)
18.The coach made the players _________ extra. (train)
19.The children started _________ when they saw the clown. (laugh)
20.It's important _________ the rules. (follow)
21.The _________ boy was found safe. (miss)
22.We were disappointed _________ the bad weather. (find)
23.My hobby is _________ stamps. (collect)
24.He tried _________ the door, but it was locked. (open)
25._________ the truth is sometimes hard. (tell)
26.The _________ window was replaced. (break)
27.She spent all day _________ for the test. (study)
28.The doctor advised him _________ smoking. (stop)
29.I am busy _________ the dinner. (cook)
30.The film was exciting _________. (watch)
31.They found the _________ money. (hide)
32.The tourist wanted _________ a photo. (take)
33._________ is a skill. (listen)
34.The woman _________ for a bus looked worried. (wait)
35.He wants _________ a doctor. (become)
36.I prefer _________ at home to going out. (stay)
37.The noise made me _________ up. (wake)
38._________ is not allowed here. (park)
39.The girl stood there, _________ by the sad news. (shock)
40.He has a lot of projects _________. (complete)
41.My brother is afraid of _________ the dark. (be)
42.He regrets _________ his friend. (betray)
43.The dog came _________ down the street. (run)
44.The old man sat there, _________ to his memories. (cling)
45.It's difficult _________ a job in this economy. (find)
46.The children went _________ in the lake. (fish)
47.We watched the sun _________. (set)
48.I am looking forward _________ you. (see)
49.He is interested in _________ about space. (learn)
50.The _________ student got a perfect score. (dedicate)
ANSWERS
to swim or swimming
to read or reading
Running
to buy
to hear
gazing
sitting
to finish
Learning
to watch
not doing
solving
falling
stolen
to help
Driving
play or playing
train
to laugh or laughing
to follow
missing
to find
collecting
to open
Telling
broken
studying
to stop
cooking
to watch
hidden
to take
Listening
waiting
to become
staying
wake
Parking
shocked
to complete
being
betraying
running
clinging
to find
fishing
set
to seeing
learning
dedicated
