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Alpha Posted 23 years ago
Grammar

What is a finite or non-finite clause?

Can someone please give me an example?
I can't seem to find any info on them.
THankyou

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A finite clause has a finite verb. A finite verb has tense. " A non-finite clause has a verb without tense.

  • A finite clause has a finite verb.
  • A finite verb has tense.
  • " A non-finite clause has a verb without tense.
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A finite clause has a finite verb. A finite verb has tense.

E.g.: "I run daily."

A non-finite clause has a verb without tense.

E.g.: "...to run daily..."

See (under f and n):
http://www.ucl.ac.uk/internet-grammar/frames/glossary.htm

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