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    Class Notes: What Is The Difference Between A Gerund and A Present Participle

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    This document provides a summary of finite and non-finite verbs. It explains that finite verbs change form based on subject number and person and tense, while non-finite verbs do not. The main types of non-finite verbs are infinitives, gerunds, and participles. It also distinguishes between gerunds and present participles, noting that gerunds function as nouns while present participles can act as verbs or adjectives. Examples are given to illustrate these concepts. Finally, exercises are included for students to identify finite and non-finite verbs and distinguish between gerunds and present participles.

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    This document provides a summary of finite and non-finite verbs. It explains that finite verbs change form based on subject number and person and tense, while non-finite verbs do not. The main types of non-finite verbs are infinitives, gerunds, and participles. It also distinguishes between gerunds and present participles, noting that gerunds function as nouns while present participles can act as verbs or adjectives. Examples are given to illustrate these concepts. Finally, exercises are included for students to identify finite and non-finite verbs and distinguish between gerunds and present participles.

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    This document provides a summary of finite and non-finite verbs. It explains that finite verbs change form based on subject number and person and tense, while non-finite verbs do not. The main types of non-finite verbs are infinitives, gerunds, and participles. It also distinguishes between gerunds and present participles, noting that gerunds function as nouns while present participles can act as verbs or adjectives. Examples are given to illustrate these concepts. Finally, exercises are included for students to identify finite and non-finite verbs and distinguish between gerunds and present participles.

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    Class Notes

    Class: VIII DATE: 11.09.2020

    Subject: English Topic: Finite/ Non-finite verbs

    There are mainly two types of verbs in English – finite and non-finite.

    Finite verbs change their forms when there is a change in the number or
    person of the subject. Finite verbs also have different forms in different
    tenses.

    Non-finite verbs do not change their form when the number or person of
    the subject changes.

    There are mainly three types of non-finite verbs: infinitives, gerunds and
    participles.
    What is the Difference Between a Gerund and a Present
    Participle
    Both a gerund and a present participle come from a verb, and both end in –
    ing. However, each has a different function. A gerund acts like a noun
    while a present participle acts like a verb or adjective.
    Example: snowboarding
    Snowboarding is fun! (gerund)
    Right now, the athlete is snowboarding. (present participle) [verb]
    He was snowboarding yesterday afternoon. (present participle) [verb]

    Example: exciting
    An exciting time was had by all. (gerund)
    The exciting ride made the people scream. (present participle) [adjective +
    noun]
    People enjoyed the exciting roller coaster. (present participle) [adjective +
    noun]
    The roller coaster is exciting. (present participle)[be verb + adjective]

    Unlike a gerund, a present participle can act like an adjective that modifies
    a noun or follows the ‘be’ verb.
    Now YOU try: Look at the sentences below. Decide whether the underlined
    –ing word is acting like a noun, part of a verb, or an adjective. (Answers
    below)

    1. What an amazing movie! I want to watch it again!


    2. Speaking English well takes a long time.
    3. He cares about getting a good job.
    4. Shh! I am trying to sleep.
    5. My friends and I were sitting in a café and talking.
    6. The directions were very confusing.
    7. They have been studying for a long time and want to take a
    break.
    8. She loves traveling.
    Answers: 1) adjective, 2) gerund, 3) gerund, 4) verb, 5) verb & verb,
    6) adjective, 7) verb, 8) gerund

    How do you know if it's a participle or the gerund?


    The easiest way to tell the difference between the gerund and the present
    participle is to look for the helping verb “be”. If you find a form of “be”
    followed by the -ing form, that’s the present participle.
    For example: They’ve have been working for four hours. If the -ing form
    begins the sentence, or follows a verb or preposition, that’s the gerund. For
    example: Playing soccer is a lot of fun!
    ONLY FOR READING AND UNDERSTANDING REFERENCE

    EXERCISE A- In the following sentences, state whether the verb given in the
    inverted commas is finite or non-finite.
    1. My little brother 'wants' to be an actor.
    2. She worked hard 'to pass' the test.

    3. I 'couldn’t solve' the problem.

    4. 'To err' is human.


    5. Your duty is 'to cross' the river without getting noticed.

    6. The doctor 'is attending' to the injured people.

    8. The students were asked 'to submit' their assignments by Friday.

    9. The teacher 'encouraged' the students to work hard.

    10. The dog 'wagged' its tail to show its happiness.

    EXERCISE 2- Identify the finite and non-finite verbs in the following


    sentences and state whether they are infinitives, participles or gerunds.

    1. Singing is his pastime.


    2. I like to read.
    3. It is easy to find faults with others.
    4. Mother took out a damaged toy from the drawer.
    5. Having done my homework, I went out to play.
    6. Plucking flowers is forbidden.
    7. Jumping over the fence, the thief escaped.
    8. He left the tap running.
    9. Are you afraid of speaking the truth?
    10. Asking questions is a whole lot easier than answering them.

    Note-This material has been prepared at home

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