Explain with at least 2 examples

Explain with at least 2 examples what a finite clause is and which of the following 4 sentences are NOT finite clauses .
A. The weather being fine.
B. The book to be finished .
C. When we got there.
D. John asked Mary to leave early.
【正确答案】：（1）A finite clause is a clause that takes a subject and a finite verb, and at the same time stands ally alone.
（2）Examples : Jack sang merrily Mary can swim. George decked to set out early in the morning.
（3）A, B, C are NOT finite clauses, and D is a finite clause.
评分标准：（1）和（2）各占4分，（3）占2分，没有答全或出错酌情扣分。