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Say whether the verb underlined below is Finite or Non-finite. Having invaded India, they captured our land.

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

Having invaded India, they captured our land.

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captured - Finite

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Chapter 2.4: Three Visions for India - English workshop [Page 43]

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Balbharati English [English] Standard 8 Maharashtra State Board
Chapter 2.4 Three Visions for India
English workshop | Q 6. (f) | Page 43
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Chapter 2.4 Three Visions for India
ENGLISH WORKSHOP | Q 6. (f) | Page 18

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