Finite Verbs:
Finite verbs show tense, person and number.
The verb “be” in the following sentences is an example of a finite verb.
He is here. They are here. (person and number)
He is here today. He was here yesterday. (tense)
Finite verbs can have three forms:
1. The base form (simple form) of the verb
e.g. walk, talk, drink, speak
2. 3rd person singular form of the verb
e.g. walks, talks, drinks, speaks
3. The simple past form of the verb
e.g. walked, talked, drank, spoke