Non-finite clause
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In linguistics, a non-finite clause is a dependent clause whose verb is non-finite;[1] for example, many languages can form non-finite clauses from infinitives. Like any subordinate clause, a non-finite clause serves a grammatical role — commonly that of a noun, adjective, or adverb — in a greater clause that contains it.[2]
- Finite clause: The fact that they are with us in this time of crisis is evidence of their friendship.
- Non-finite clause: For them to be with us in this time of crisis is evidence of their friendship.
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- ^ Loos, Eugene E.; Susan Anderson; Dwight H. Day, Jr.; Paul C. Jordan; J. Douglas Wingate. "What is a nonfinite clause?". Glossary of linguistic terms. SIL International. http://www.sil.org/linguistics/GlossaryOfLinguisticTerms/WhatIsANonfiniteClause.htm.
- ^ Loos, Eugene E.; Susan Anderson; Dwight H. Day, Jr.; Paul C. Jordan; J. Douglas Wingate. "What is a subordinate clause?". Glossary of linguistic terms. SIL International. http://www.sil.org/linguistics/GlossaryOfLinguisticTerms/WhatIsASubordinateClause.htm.
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