NON-FINITE VERB cannot be predicate in the sentence.
The form is INFINITE, GERUND, PARTICIPLE.
1) as OBJECT: Scientists hope to find a cure for cancer.
2) as SUBJECT: Backpacking is popular among college students.
3) as ATTRIBUTE: People walking in poorly lighted areas at night should be extremely careful.
NON-FINITE VERB >>> CLAUSE
The foreign guests hope to join the National Day celebrating of Beijing. >>>> The foreign guests hope that they can join the National Day celebrating of Beijing.
The man standing there is our English teacher. >>>> The man who is standing there is our English teacher.
I regret being unable to help. >>> I regret that I cannot help.
NON-FINITE VERB can be NOUN & ADJECTIVE
