Finite verb

Definition of a finite verb

A finite verb is: also called a main verb a verb that has a subject a verb that shows tense, person, and number can be the main verb in a sentence Only verbs that are in certain moods are finite indicative mood (expressing a state of affairs) The coffee is hot. imperative mood (giving a command) Make the coffee hot. subjunctive mood (expressing something that might or might not be the state of affairs, depending on some other part of the sentence) If the coffee was hot, I would drink it. The following are NOT finite verbs infinitive verbs past participle present participle gerund

Examples of finite verbs

I go to the store. She goes to the store. They went to the store. You play football. I read a book. She walks home. He drinks beer. They watch the game. I ride a bike. She brushes her hair.