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Finite Verb

A finite verb is a verb that is inflected (changes its form) to indicate tense, mood, person, and number. It is used in a sentence to show a complete action or state.

Senses:

• Sense 1: A finite verb can express a specific action or state in the present, past, or future tense.
• Sense 2: It can also indicate whether the action or state is a fact, a command, a question, a hypothetical condition, or a possibility.

Examples:

Sense 1:

1. In the present tense: "She reads a book every day."
2. In the past tense: "They visited their grandparents last week."
3. In the future tense: "He will go on vacation next month."

Sense 2:

1. As a fact: "Birds fly in the sky."
2. As a command: "Open the door!"
3. As a question: "Are you coming to the party?"
4. As a hypothetical condition: "If it rains, I will stay indoors."
5. As a possibility: "They might arrive late."

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