24.2 Non-finite existential clauses Anon -finite existential clause is one whose predicator is a non-finite verb phrase. There are two types of non-finite existential clauses There to be/ have been NP+ locative /temporal adverbial a There being +np+ locative/ temporal adverbial These forms can be used
◼ 24.2 Non-finite existential clauses ◼ A non-finite existential clause is one whose predicator is a non-finite verb phrase. There are two types of non-finite existential clauses: ◼ There to be / have been + NP + locative / temporal adverbial ◼ There being + NP + locative / temporal adverbial ◼ These forms can be used:
24. 2.1 As prepositional complementation Both forms can be used as prepositional complementation. If the preposition is for it usually takes the there to be form as complementation With other prepositions, the complementation usually takes the there being form a e.g. They planned for there to be another meeting a John was relying on there being another opportunity
◼ 24.2.1 As prepositional complementation ◼ Both forms can be used as prepositional complementation. If the preposition is for, it usually takes the “there to be” form as complementation. With other prepositions, the complementation usually takes the “there being” form. ◼ e.g.: They planned for there to be another meeting. ◼ John was relying on there being another opportunity