Question

Find the non-finite verb from the sentence:
You need to paint the whole house, starting from the bedroom.

• A. need
• B. to
• C. starting
• D. from

Answer 1

The correct option is C starting

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 - 'Need' is a finite verb, which explains that the sentence is in the present tense. Hence, option A is incorrect.

Option B - 'To' is used as an adverb, infinitive marker and a preposition. As it is not even a verb, 'to' is not a non-finite verb. Hence, option B is incorrect.

Option D - 'From' is a preposition and not a verb. Hence, option D is incorrect.

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