Modern English non-finite forms: problems and prospects for research

Sokolova Alina

From the grammatical point of view verb is one of the most complex parts of speech. The verbal paradigm is divided into two subparadigms - finite and non-finite. Among nonfinite forms, the infinitive, gerund, communion I, participle II are traditionally distinguished. In the article, non-finite forms of modern English verbs are considered according to three main criteria: semantic, formal and functional. For each criterion, issues are identified that require further consideration and study.

Keywords:verb, nonfinite forms, infinitive, gerund, participle I, participle II, semantics, formal criterion, functions.