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Non finite verbs

  In English grammar, nonfinite verbs are verb forms that do not show tense, person, or number. Unlike finite verbs, they cannot function as the main verb in an independent clause. Nonfinite verbs include infinitives, gerunds, and participles. Here's a detailed explanation : --- 1. Infinitives Form: to + base verb (e.g., to eat, to run, to learn). Function: Can act as a noun, adjective, or adverb. Examples: As a noun: To read is important. (subject) As an adjective: He has a lot of work to do. (modifies "work") As an adverb: She went there to study. (modifies "went") --- 2. Gerunds Form: Base verb + -ing (e.g., eating, running, learning). Function: Always acts as a noun. Examples: Swimming is good exercise. (subject) She enjoys reading. (object) He is interested in traveling. (object of a preposition) --- 3. Participles (a) Present Participle Form: Base verb + -ing (e.g., eating, running, learning). Function: Acts as an adjective or helps form continuous tenses....

Present Indefinite Tense (Present Simple)

  Present Indefinite Tense (Present Simple) The Present Indefinite Tense is used to express actions that are habitual, general truths, facts, or future events based on schedules. Key Usages: 1. General truths or facts The sun rises in the east. Water boils at 100°C. 2. Habits or routines I wake up at 6 a.m. every day. She goes to school by bus. 3. Future events (fixed schedules) The train leaves at 8 p.m. The concert starts tomorrow at 7 p.m. 4. Instructions or directions You turn left at the corner. Add two cups of water and stir the mixture. 5. States or feelings (with stative verbs like love, like, hate, believe, know, etc.) He loves chocolate. They believe in hard work. --- Structure: 1. Affirmative Subject + base verb (add -s/-es for third person singular). She reads books. We play football. 2. Negative Subject + do/does not + base verb. She does not read books. We do not play football. 3. Interrogative Do/Does + subject + base verb? Does she read books? Do they play football?...