underline the phrases in the following sentence and circle the non- finite verb,if any.
Given a chance, Susan would like to go on a trek in the Himalayas.
Given a chance, Susan would like to go on a trek in the Himalayas.
First of all, identify the verbs. I see three of them. Can you find them? Let me know.
Non-finite verbs:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Non-finite_verb
To underline the phrases in the given sentence and circle the non-finite verb, we will analyze the sentence:
Given a chance, Susan would like to go on a trek in the Himalayas.
1. Given a chance - This is a prepositional phrase modifying the subject "Susan." We underline this phrase.
2. Susan would like - This is the main clause of the sentence. We do not underline this phrase.
3. to go on a trek - This is an infinitive phrase acting as the direct object of the verb "like." We underline this phrase.
4. in the Himalayas - This is a prepositional phrase modifying the infinitive phrase "to go on a trek." We underline this phrase.
Now, let's identify the non-finite verb:
The non-finite verb in this sentence is "to go." It is the base form of the verb "go," and it functions as the infinitive verb in the phrase "to go on a trek." We circle the word "go" as the non-finite verb.
So, to summarize:
Underlined phrases:
- Given a chance
- to go on a trek
- in the Himalayas
Circle:
- the word "go" as the non-finite verb.