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Say whether each of the verb underlined below is Finite or Non-finite. We prefer buying imported things.

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Say whether each of the verb underlined below is Finite or Non-finite.

We prefer buying imported things.

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Solution

  • prefer - Finite
  • buying - Non-finite
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Chapter 2.4: Three Visions for India - English workshop [Page 43]

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Chapter 2.4 Three Visions for India
English workshop | Q 6. (d) | Page 43
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Chapter 2.4 Three Visions for India
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