Question

Find the non-finite verb from the sentence:
I don't have to go out.

• A. don't
• B. have
• C. go
• D. to

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

go

The verbs that do not explain the tense of the sentence and do not agree with the subject are called non-finite verbs. Non-finite verbs are usually infinitives, gerunds and participles.

Option A - 'Don't' explains that the sentence is in the present tense. Hence, option A is incorrect.

Option B - 'Have' explains that the sentence is in the present tense. Hence, option B is incorrect.

Option D - 'To' is not a verb, hence it can't be a non-finite verb. Hence, option D is incorrect.

Option C - Though 'go' is the original form of the verb, it is a non-finite verb as it doesn't explain the tense and it doesn't even agree with the subject of the given sentence. Hence, option C is the correct answer.