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What is a finite verb?

A finite verb is a verb that shows tense (past, present, future) and agrees with its subject in number (singular or plural) and person (first, second, or third).

Here's a breakdown:

Tense:

* Past: I *walked*. She *slept*.

* Present: He *walks*. They *sleep*.

* Future: I *will walk*. She *will sleep*.

Subject Agreement:

* Singular: The *dog barks*.

* Plural: The *dogs bark*.

* First person: I *am* happy. We *are* happy.

* Second person: You *are* happy. You *are* happy.

* Third person: She *is* happy. They *are* happy.

Examples:

* "The cat sat on the mat." "Sat" is a finite verb because it shows past tense and agrees with the singular subject "cat."

* "We are going to the park." "Are" is a finite verb because it shows present tense and agrees with the plural subject "we."

Non-Finite Verbs:

In contrast to finite verbs, non-finite verbs do not show tense or agreement. They include:

* Infinitives: *to walk*, *to sleep*

* Gerunds: *walking*, *sleeping*

* Participles: *walked*, *sleeping*

Key Points:

* Every sentence must contain at least one finite verb.

* Finite verbs are essential for conveying meaning and understanding the action or state of being in a sentence.

* Understanding finite verbs helps you write grammatically correct sentences.

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