Mastering Non-Finite Verbs: Infinitives, Gerunds, and Participles for Class 8 

This Grade 8 worksheet introduces the three forms of Non-finite Verbs — Infinitives, Gerunds, and Participles — through applied exercises that strengthen grammar and writing fluency. Students learn when to use “to + verb,” “verb + ing,” and participle forms naturally in real-life contexts. 

Why Non-finite Verbs Matter in Grammar? 

Non-finite verbs help students: 
1. Express actions without tying them to a specific tense. 
2. Build varied sentence structures using infinitives, gerunds, and participles. 
3. Write more descriptive and grammatically correct sentences. 
4. Develop advanced writing flow through accurate verb usage. 

What’s Inside This Worksheet? 

This worksheet includes five engaging activities that guide students from identification to application of non-finite verbs. 

✏️ Exercise 1 – Multiple Choice Questions 
Students choose the correct non-finite form to complete each sentence. 
Example: Rohan practiced writing neatly every day. 

🧠 Exercise 2 – True or False 
Students mark if the non-finite form is used correctly. 
Example: The broken toy lay on the floor → True 

📘 Exercise 3 – Fill in the Blanks 
Students fill each blank using the appropriate non-finite form of the verb. 
Example: They decided to start early. 

📝 Exercise 4 – Sentence Rewriting 
Students rewrite each sentence by changing the verb form into its correct non-finite usage. 
Example: He enjoys to play cricket → He enjoys playing cricket. 

🖊️ Exercise 5 – Paragraph Writing 
Students fill in blanks in a descriptive paragraph using infinitives, gerunds, or participles to maintain grammatical accuracy and smooth flow. 

✅ Answer Key (For Parents & Educators) 

Exercise 1 
1. b) Rohan practiced writing neatly every day. 
2. a) The blooming flowers made the garden look beautiful. 
3. b) Nisha enjoys singing with her friends. 
4. b) The whispering students did not disturb anyone. 
5. a) Amit remembered to carry it the next day. 
6. b) The fallen leaves covered the ground. 
7. a) Sneha hopes to become a doctor someday. 
8. b) The laughing children cheered loudly. 
9. a) Father began to make breakfast for everyone. 
10. b) Riya saw a smiling delivery boy standing outside. 

Exercise 2 
1. F 2. T 3. F 4. F 5. T 6. F 7. T 8. F 9. F 10. T 

Exercise 3 
1. painting 2. to start 3. crossing 4. broken 5. talking 6. dancing 7. to learn 8. glowing 9. writing 10. fallen 

Exercise 4 (Sample Rewrites) 
1. I like reading stories. 
2. We saw a running dog. 
3. The freshly painted wall looked bright. 
4. He enjoys playing cricket. 
5. They kept laughing at jokes. 
6. Meera began learning French last year. 
7. The falling leaves looked golden. 
8. We watched the children play. 
9. He wants to become a doctor. 
10. I finished doing my homework. 

Exercise 5 (Sample Paragraph) 
The city buzzed with excitement as Rina and Vikram arrived at the grand auditorium. Musicians began playing their instruments while dancers continued practicing backstage. Volunteers rushed around, arranging the seats and decorating the stage. The chief guest decided to speak about art and culture. The audience enjoyed watching every performance and admired the beautifully painted walls. After the show, everyone promised to return next year to celebrate again and looked forward to meeting their friends. 

This applied grammar worksheet makes learning infinitives, gerunds, and participles easy, practical, and fun — helping learners move from identification to fluent use. 

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