EN · Patterns
Main Clause + As If + Clause
This set contains 8 annotated sentences.
Dataset version: enGram 3.3
SShe VPresspeaks as if Sshe VPresknows pAeverything.
Explanation
She speaks as if she knows everything.
Patternsspeak — spoke — spoken^know — knew — known
SHe VPresbehaves as if Snothing VPasthappened.
Explanation
He behaves as if nothing happened.
SThey VPresplan as if there st’s p2no deadline.
Explanation
They plan as if there’s no deadline.
Patternsthere ’s They
SWe VPastprepared as if Swe HPastwere pAexpecting guests.
Explanation
We prepared as if we were expecting guests.
SShe VPresworks as if Sshe st’s under pressure.
Explanation
She works as if she’s under pressure.
SHe VPastacted as if She HPastdidn’t vIcare.
Explanation
He acted as if he didn’t care.
SThey VPastreacted as if Sthey stPastwere p2surprised.
Explanation
They reacted as if they were surprised.
SWe VPastproceeded as if Sthe decision stPastwas p2final.
Explanation
We proceeded as if the decision was final.