Non finite verbs Notes

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Class 9 English Non finite verbs (CBSE) gives concise notes, important questions and MCQ practice to master infinitives, gerunds and participles. Main sub-topics: to‑infinitive vs bare infinitive, gerund (-ing) used as noun, present and past participles, participial adjectives and reduced relative clauses, verb patterns after adjectives/verbs/prepositions (no point in, glad to), contrasts like stop to vs stop -ing and perfect/passive participles. This material is for Class 9 students preparing school tests, chapter test, term exams and CBSE revision; msroh.in also offers chapter tests site-wide.

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Class 9 English Non finite verbs (CBSE) notes: to‑infinitive, bare infinitive, gerund, present & past participles
Non‑finite verbs do not show tense or subject agreement and act as noun, adjective or adverb
Gerund (-ing) functions as a noun and follows prepositions (no point in waiting, without saying goodbye) — verb (क्रिया) form used as noun
To‑infinitive (to + base) follows many adjectives and verbs: glad to hear, decide to, want to
Bare infinitive appears after modals and causatives: can go, let him go, had him repair it
Present participle (-ing) forms continuous tenses and adjectives; past participle used in perfects, passives and as adjectives (a broken window)
Common traps: stop to vs stop -ing, verbs that change meaning with -ing or to, and memorise which verbs take -ing or to‑infinitive

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What is a non-finite verb?

A non-finite verb is a verb form that does not change for tense or agree with the subject; common types are to‑infinitive, gerund (-ing) and participles. They can function as nouns, adjectives or adverbs in sentences.

Difference between gerund and present participle?

Gerund is the -ing form used as a noun (subject/object), while present participle is the -ing form used as an adjective or to make continuous tenses. Example: 'Swimming is fun' (gerund) vs 'She is swimming' or 'a swimming pool' (participle).

How to choose between to‑infinitive and -ing after verbs?

Use to‑infinitive after many adjectives and verbs that express purpose or intention (glad to, decide to); use -ing after prepositions and verbs that require -ing (enjoy, avoid, no point in). Learn common verb patterns and practise MCQs.

Where to find Class 9 English Non finite verbs notes and important questions?

The Non finite verbs chapter page on msroh.in hosts concise notes and important questions; the site also provides MCQ practice and chapter tests for focused revision and exam practice.

How to fill the blank: 'He was glad ____ the news.'?

Use the to‑infinitive: 'He was glad to hear the news.' 'Glad' is followed by to + base when showing reaction to information; using -ing here is incorrect.

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