It's similar in structure to these examples: You are right that "departed" is a past participle here, and that is why it is non-finite. Thanks for your question and I'll try to help. I feel stuck which is why I decided to write a comment! Thank you for taking the time to read my question. Still, I do not understand the reasoning behind why DEPARTED in the sentence in the 2nd example is non-finite according to the dictionary! SAW is an irregular verb unlike DEPARTED which is a regular verb and so the verb conjugated in this form is the past participle which is non-finite. Through conducting my own research online, I figured that the answer to this may have to do with regular and irregular verbs. I am unsure why the dictionary labels DEPARTED as a non-finite verb in the sentence since DEPARTED has a subject (GUESTS) and also has a tense (PAST)? I do not see how DEPARTED and SAW from the 1st example is any different as SAW has a subject (I) and a tense (PAST). The 2nd example from the dictionary has caused me to feel confused. Our guests DEPARTED, we felt a little depressed. Example of a non-finite verb (source: Collins Dictionary) Coming home last night, I SAW a deer run across the road.ΔΆ. Example of a finite verb (source: Collins Dictionary) I am having trouble identifying whether verbs are the latter or former when placed in sentences. I have a question regarding finite and non-finite verbs.
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