35.2593, Disc: Sequential Future Action Constructions in English: A Participle-Like Alternative

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Subject: 35.2593, Disc: Sequential Future Action Constructions in English: A Participle-Like Alternative

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Date: 24-Sep-2024
From: Ruslan Dalgatov [Darugawarusuya at gmail.com]
Subject: Sequential Future Action Constructions in English: A Participle-Like Alternative


In languages like Latin, participles can express future actions as
well as present and past ones. English, however, lacks a dedicated
future tense participle. This paper examines how certain English
constructions function similarly to future tense participles,
particularly in expressing actions occurring in the future and the
sequence between them. We propose that "after" + verb-ing, "upon" +
verb-ing, and "with" + noun + verb-ing constructions can be used as
counterparts to future tense participles in English.
Introduction:
Future tense participles are verb forms used to describe actions
occurring in the future, often acting as adjectives or noun modifiers.
In English, true future tense participles do not exist. However,
English speakers can use certain conjunctions and constructions to
achieve a similar effect, indicating one future action occurring after
another. This paper examines three such constructions: "after" +
verb-ing, "upon" + verb-ing, and "with" + noun + verb-ing.
Discussion:
"After" + verb-ing: This construction is used to describe an action
that will occur after another future action. For example, "After
completing the project, I will start preparing for the presentation."
"Upon" + verb-ing: Like "after," "upon" describes an action that will
happen once another action is completed. For instance, "Upon
completing the project, I will start preparing for the presentation."
"With" + noun + verb-ing: This construction uses the conjunction
"with" followed by a noun and verb-ing to indicate an action following
another future action. For example, "With the project completed, I
will start preparing for the presentation."
Conclusion:
These three constructions serve as functional alternatives to future
tense participles in English, enabling speakers to express future
actions and their sequence effectively. Further research could explore
additional constructions that may also serve participle-like functions
in English or compare these structures to similar ones in other
languages.
This revised version of the article is more formal and structured, in
line with academic standards for linguistic research publications.

Linguistic Field(s): Syntax

Subject Language(s): English (eng)




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