Connecting phrases with the stem of masu-form

Question

When is it possible to connect sentences using the stem of masu-form? Are there restrictions on the use of this form?

Answer 1

You can list activities. It does not imply temporal order, so it is sometimes unnatural. When the verb stem ends with a consonant, you need to insert the epenthetic vowel i.

野菜を買い、切り、炒めた。

If you want to imply temporal order, use the te form.

野菜を買って、切って、炒めた。