@article{ART003125827},
author={Ma Junmeng},
title={Counterfactual Expressions in Subordinate Clauses},
journal={The Sociolinguistic Journal of Korea},
issn={1226-4822},
year={2024},
volume={32},
number={3},
pages={65-95}
TY - JOUR
AU - Ma Junmeng
TI - Counterfactual Expressions in Subordinate Clauses
JO - The Sociolinguistic Journal of Korea
PY - 2024
VL - 32
IS - 3
PB - The Sociolinguistic Society Of Korea
SP - 65
EP - 95
SN - 1226-4822
AB - In this paper, I explore the complex domain of counterfactuality, arguing for its recognition as a discrete grammatical category. My analysis is based on the premise that counterfactuality, as a linguistic construct, encompasses propositions and scenarios that diverge from the empirical realities of our world. I then examine the use of counterfactual expressions in both subordinate clauses and main clauses, with a particular focus on their prevalence in subordinate clauses. These expressions are carefully categorized into three distinct types according to their semantic nature: conditional construction, concessive construction and contrastive construction. Finally, the functions of counterfactual expressions are delineated, revealing their multifaceted roles in serving emotional, preparatory, and inferential purposes within communication.
KW - counterfactuality;subordinate clause;counterfactual expression;conditional construction;concessive construction;contrastive construction;counterfactual functions
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Ma Junmeng. (2024). Counterfactual Expressions in Subordinate Clauses. The Sociolinguistic Journal of Korea, 32(3), 65-95.
Ma Junmeng. 2024, "Counterfactual Expressions in Subordinate Clauses", The Sociolinguistic Journal of Korea, vol.32, no.3 pp.65-95.
Ma Junmeng "Counterfactual Expressions in Subordinate Clauses" The Sociolinguistic Journal of Korea 32.3 pp.65-95 (2024) : 65.
Ma Junmeng. Counterfactual Expressions in Subordinate Clauses. 2024; 32(3), 65-95.
Ma Junmeng. "Counterfactual Expressions in Subordinate Clauses" The Sociolinguistic Journal of Korea 32, no.3 (2024) : 65-95.
Ma Junmeng. Counterfactual Expressions in Subordinate Clauses. The Sociolinguistic Journal of Korea, 32(3), 65-95.
Ma Junmeng. Counterfactual Expressions in Subordinate Clauses. The Sociolinguistic Journal of Korea. 2024; 32(3) 65-95.
Ma Junmeng. Counterfactual Expressions in Subordinate Clauses. 2024; 32(3), 65-95.
Ma Junmeng. "Counterfactual Expressions in Subordinate Clauses" The Sociolinguistic Journal of Korea 32, no.3 (2024) : 65-95.
