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Look at the action words in bold. Identify whether they are either finite or non-finite verb. - English

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Look at the action words in bold. Identify whether they are either finite or non-finite verb.

They want to try a new approach.  
Trying is easy.  
Having tried everything, he gave up.  
All I can do is try.  
If she tried, she would succeed.  
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They want to try a new approach. to try (non – finite)
Trying is easy. Trying (Non – finite)
Having tried everything, he gave up. tired – (Non – finite)
All I can do is try. try (non – finite)
If she tried, she would succeed. tried (Finite)
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