Published online by Cambridge University Press: 21 April 2022
With a sketch of the debate over the finite/non-finite distinction, Chapter 1 introduces the motivation, purpose, research questions, methodology and L10layout of this study. After pointing out the controversy over non-finiteness in linguistics, four research questions are raised: In what way is the finite and non-finite distinction universal? In what context can non-finiteness be positioned and identified? How does non-finiteness function for inter-clausal connectivity? How will the controversial issues of non-finiteness in English and Chinese be dealt with?
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