Master the Forms: Finite and Non-Finite Verbs for Class 8  

This Class 8 worksheet helps students distinguish between finite and non-finite verbs with clarity and practice. Through activities like one-word answers, multiple choice questions, rewriting, error correction, and creative writing, learners develop strong command over how verbs function in sentences.

Why Finite and Non-Finite Verbs Matter in Grammar?  

This worksheet helps learners:  
1. Understand the difference between verbs that change with subject/tense (finite) and those that don’t (non-finite).  
2. Build accuracy in identifying verb forms in real sentences.  
3. Correct common verb form errors while rewriting.  
4. Apply verb knowledge in paragraph writing and expression.

What’s Inside This Worksheet?  

This worksheet includes five interactive activities:

Exercise 1 – One Word Answers  
Students label verbs as finite or non-finite in sentences like *To dance gracefully requires practice* and *He runs every morning*.

Exercise 2 – Multiple Choice Questions  
Learners select the correct finite verb in given sentences, e.g., *He is watching the movie* → *is watching*.

Exercise 3 – Rewrite the Sentences  
Students rewrite sentences, identifying both finite and non-finite verbs, e.g., *To swim in deep water requires courage* → Finite: *requires*, Non-finite: *To swim*.

Exercise 4 – Error Correction  
Learners correct sentences with wrong verb forms, e.g., *To sings well require effort* → *To sing well requires effort*.

Exercise 5 – Sentence Writing  
Students write a paragraph about “The Season I Like the Most,” underlining finite verbs and circling non-finite verbs.

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators)

Exercise 1 – Finite vs Non-Finite  
1. Non-finite (To dance), Finite (requires)  
2. Finite (runs)  
3. Finite (were watching)  
4. Non-finite (Swimming), Finite (is)  
5. Finite (like), Non-finite (to read)  
6. Finite (will complete)  
7. Non-finite (Writing), Finite (is)  
8. Finite (sang)  
9. Finite (has been playing)  
10. Non-finite (To travel), Finite (is)  

Exercise 2 – MCQs (Finite Verbs)  
1. sing  
2. to bake  
3. is watching  
4. helps  
5. finished  
6. books  
7. will attend  
8. makes  

Exercise 3 – Finite & Non-Finite Identification  
1. Finite: requires; Non-finite: To swim  
2. Finite: had been writing; Non-finite: None  
3. Finite: were; Non-finite: playing  
4. Finite: likes; Non-finite: to watch  
5. Finite: makes; Non-finite: Running  
6. Finite: will complete; Non-finite: None  
7. Finite: needs; Non-finite: broken  
8. Finite: were planning; Non-finite: to travel  
9. Finite: is; Non-finite: Reading  
10. Finite: sings; Non-finite: None  

Exercise 4 – Corrected Sentences  
1. To sing well requires effort.  
2. She enjoys reading stories.  
3. Running makes me strong.  
4. They have completed the project.  
5. I like to read novels at night.  
6. We were planning to travel.  
7. The broken chair needs repair.  
8. He wants to play outside.  
9. Reading books gives me joy.  
10. To sing songs brings her joy.  

Exercise 5 – Sample Paragraph (Answers may vary)  
Spring is the season I like the most. The flowers bloom and the air feels fresh. I love to walk in the garden and enjoy the sunshine. Reading books under the trees is my favorite pastime. To spend afternoons outdoors makes me happy.  

Build confidence in grammar with this hands-on worksheet — mastering verb forms for accuracy and fluency!  

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