Question

Choose the non-infinite clause in the given sentence:
I am so excited to be here.
A) I am so excited
B) To be here
C) Excited to be here
D) No option

Answer 1

Hint:A non-finite clause is a subordinate clause that is based on a to-infinitive or a participle. It contains a verb that does not show tense, which means it does not show the time at which something happened.

Complete answer:
Let us individually analyse the answer to figure out the correct one
Option A) I am so excited – is an incorrect answer because ‘I am’ is a verb in the present tense. Hence, it is not a non-finite clause. Thus, an incorrect answer.
Option B) To be here – is the correct answer because ‘to be’ is an infinitive phrase or clause which is a verb form, it does not show any tense, hence it is a non-finite clause. Thus, this is the correct answer.
Option C) Excited to be here – is an incorrect answer because the meaning of ‘excited’ is ‘very enthusiastic and eager or thrilled’ and excited itself is a word not a clause. Thus, this is an incorrect answer.
Option D) No option – this option is void or null because the answer lies within option B. So, this option is invalid.

Hence, the correct answer is option ‘B’.

Note:A finite clause contains a verb that shows tense whereas a non-finite clause contains a verb that does not show tense. The latter is often seen in subordinate clauses, where the tense is figured out through the main clause. So, as per the question, option B is the most appropriate answer as compared to other options.