EN · Library
Clarify with "That is" and "In other words"
This set contains 11 annotated sentences.
Dataset version: enGram 3.4, Jan 2024
SWe Mneed vIto improve our sales, that is, Swe Mmust v2sell more products.
Explanation
We need to improve our sales, that is, we must sell more products.
Patternssell — sold — sold
SHe st’s p2a polyglot, that is, She VPresspeaks several languages fluently.
Explanation
He’s a polyglot, that is, he speaks several languages fluently.
Patternsspeak — spoke — spoken
S*The project st*Presis v2Pastdelayed, that is, Sit Hfwill v2take longer than pSexpected.
Explanation
The project is delayed, that is, it will take longer than expected.
Patternstake — took — taken
SYou Mmust v2arrive on time, that is, stbe here by 9 AM sharp.
Explanation
You must arrive on time, that is, be here by 9 AM sharp.
SThe event stPresis p2semi-formal, that is, Vdress nicely but not too fancy.
Explanation
The event is semi-formal, that is, dress nicely but not too fancy.
SHe st’s p2a freelancer, in other words, She VPresworks for himself.
Explanation
He’s a freelancer, in other words, he works for himself.
SThe deadline stPresis p2strict, in other words, S*no extensions Hfwill st*be v2Pastallowed.
Explanation
The deadline is strict, in other words, no extensions will be allowed.
SShe st’s on a tight budget, in other words, Sshe Mneeds vIto save money.
Explanation
She’s on a tight budget, in other words, she needs to save money.
Patternsa tight budget
SThe meeting stPresis p2mandatory, in other words, Severyone Mmust v2attend.
Explanation
The meeting is mandatory, in other words, everyone must attend.
SWe Mneed vIto cut costs, that is, Vreduce our expenses.
Explanation
We need to cut costs, that is, reduce our expenses.
Patternscut — cut — cut
SHe st’s p2overwhelmed with work, in other words, She VPreshas too much vIto do.
Explanation
He’s overwhelmed with work, in other words, he has too much to do.
Patternshave — had — had^do — did — done