Nonfinite verbs are verb forms that do not show tense, person, or number. They include: Infinitives (e.g., to go, to see), which are the base forms of verbs, and may also function as nouns or adverbs; Gerunds (e.g., going, seeing), which act as nouns, but are derived from verbs; Participles (e.g., gone, seen), which can function as adjectives, in forming verbal aspects (such as has gone) and the passive voice, and as components of participial phrases.
Nonfinite verbs are verb forms that do not show tense, person, or number. They include: Infinitives (e.g., to go, to see), which are the base forms of verbs, and may also function as nouns or adverbs; Gerunds (e.g., going, seeing), which act as nouns, but are derived from verbs; Participles (e.g., gone, seen), which can function as adjectives, in forming verbal aspects (such as has gone) and the passive voice, and as components of participial phrases.
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