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Vrnasu 559
A-3. Additional information before Vz and acceptability of Vlmasu

When the action of V1 precedes that of Vz, Vte is preferred. However, when
additional information precedes Vz, Vrnasu is acceptable even when the
action of V1 occurs before that of Vz (e.g., KS(A) and Exs.(a) - (c)). Com-
pare (a) and (b) in [6] and [7].
[6] a. rk?t&%B Ic~\T/*@dl, 0k!7&3-ifo
(As for shrimp, you take their shells off and fry them.)

[61 a. zk~t;fEA~ {&L\T /*WI e &ea,
(You eat this after grilling it over charcoal. (lit. This, you grill it
over charcoal and eat it.))
b. ZkLtiZAT IBL\~/BSI, Lb.i&Q {&V~/*i$ctle
h~3-Fo
(You eat this with soy sauce after grilling it over charcoal. (lit.
This, you grill it over charcoal, dip it into soy sauce, and eat it.))
The acceptability of Vlmasu in this situation may be due to the fact that
when additional information occurs before V2, the focus shifts from the rela-
tionship between the two verbs to the additional information before Vz.
A-4. Stylistic use of Vrnasu
In sentences involving a series of verbs, Vrnasu is often used in situations
where either form can occur. This choice is stylistic and avoids the overuse
of the Vte form. For example, in [8], VI-V5 can be te-form verbs. However,
because V1, V3 and V5 must be te-forms (See [I]), the Vmasu form would

7:
(Today I'm planning to go to the department store first to do some