EN · Patterns
Main Clause + ; + In Other Words, + Main Clause
This set contains 9 annotated sentences.
Dataset version: enGram 3.3
S*The project st*Pastwas v2Pastdelayed; in other words, Swe VPastmissed the deadline.
Explanation
The project was delayed; in other words, we missed the deadline.
SShe VPastdeclined the offer; in other words, Sshe stPastwasn’t p2interested.
Explanation
She declined the offer; in other words, she wasn’t interested.
SThey VPresneed more time; in other words, Sthe task stPresis more p2complex than p2expected.
Explanation
They need more time; in other words, the task is more complex than expected.
SWe Mneed vIto cut costs; in other words, Swe Mmust v2reduce expenses.
Explanation
We need to cut costs; in other words, we must reduce expenses.
Patternscut — cut — cut
SHe stPastwasn’t p2satisfied with the result; in other words, Sthe work HPastdidn’t v2meet his standards.
Explanation
He wasn’t satisfied with the result; in other words, the work didn’t meet his standards.
Patternsmeet — met — met
SThe team VPresneeds help; in other words, Sthey VPres’re p2overwhelmed.
Explanation
The team needs help; in other words, they’re overwhelmed.
SShe Mneeds vIto improve her skills; in other words, Sshe Mshould v2seek additional pAtraining.
Explanation
She needs to improve her skills; in other words, she should seek additional training.
Patternsseek — sought — sought
S*The plan st*Pastwas v2Pastapproved; in other words, Swe Mcan v2move forward.
Explanation
The plan was approved; in other words, we can move forward.
SThey VPastlost the contract; in other words, Sthey Mneed vIto rethink their strategy.
Explanation
They lost the contract; in other words, they need to rethink their strategy.
Patternslose — lost — lost