EN · Patterns
Main Clause + ; + On the Contrary, + Main Clause
This set contains 9 annotated sentences.
Dataset version: enGram 3.3
SThe project stPastwas not p2a failure; on the contrary, Sit stPastwas p2a huge success.
Explanation
The project was not a failure; on the contrary, it was a huge success.
Patternsa huge success
SHe HPastdidn’t v2avoid the challenge; on the contrary, She VPastfaced it head-on.
Explanation
He didn’t avoid the challenge; on the contrary, he faced it head-on.
S*They st*Pastweren’t v2Pastdiscouraged; on the contrary, Sthey VPastbecame more p2determined.
Explanation
They weren’t discouraged; on the contrary, they became more determined.
Patternsbecome — became — become
SWe HPastdidn’t v2lose time; on the contrary, Swe VPastgained valuable experience.
Explanation
We didn’t lose time; on the contrary, we gained valuable experience.
Patternslose — lost — lost
SShe stPastwasn’t p2upset; on the contrary, Sshe stPastwas p2thrilled with the results.
Explanation
She wasn’t upset; on the contrary, she was thrilled with the results.
SThe product HPastdidn’t v2disappoint; on the contrary, Sit VPastexceeded expectations.
Explanation
The product didn’t disappoint; on the contrary, it exceeded expectations.
SHe HPastdidn’t v2struggle with the task; on the contrary, She VPastexcelled at it.
Explanation
He didn’t struggle with the task; on the contrary, he excelled at it.
SThey HPastdidn’t v2resist change; on the contrary, Sthey VPastembraced it.
Explanation
They didn’t resist change; on the contrary, they embraced it.
SWe stPastweren’t p2overwhelmed; on the contrary, Swe VPasthandled pAeverything smoothly.
Explanation
We weren’t overwhelmed; on the contrary, we handled everything smoothly.