Question

Find the non-finite verb from the sentence:
Rekha didn't even try to sleep.
A. Didn’t
B. Even
C. To
D. Sleep

Answer 1

Hint:A non finite verb is a verb which doesn’t express any form of tense (past , present, future). By looking at the non finite verb, we cannot tell if the sentence is in past, present or future tense. Example: He paid to win.
Example: We try to win every-time we play.
We will look for an option which contains such words.

Complete answer:
Let us analyse each option individually to figure out the correct answer.

Didn’t : The word ‘didn’t’ signifies past tense. Therefore, this can not be a non finite verb.

Even: The word ‘even’ is an adverb, it is not a verb at all. Therefore, this is not the correct option.
To : ‘To’ is used as a preposition, an adverb. It is also not a verb. Therefore, this is not the correct answer.

Sleep : The word ‘sleep’ is a verb that means, to go to a state of temporary rest. Example: He sleeps a lot. In the given sentence, the usage of the word ‘sleep’ does not depict any tenses. Therefore, this is the correct option.

Hence, the correct answer is Option ‘D’.

Note:Non finite verbs are usually of three types: gerunds, infinitives and participles.
Gerunds: Example: singing, dancing. (“Singing is her forte”).
Infinitive: Example: to sing, to dance. (“She likes to sing”).
Participles: Present participle and past participle. ( “That song was sung by her”)