EN · Patterns

Subject + verb + adverb (end of sentence) + but + verb

This set contains 9 annotated sentences.

Dataset version: enGram 3.3

01

SShe VPastworked hard but failed.

Explanation

She worked hard but failed.

02

SHe VPastspoke confidently but missed the point.

Explanation

He spoke confidently but missed the point.

Patternsspeak — spoke — spoken

03

SThey VPastperformed well but lost.

Explanation

They performed well but lost.

Patternslose — lost — lost

04

SWe VPastarrived early but left late.

Explanation

We arrived early but left late.

Patternsleave — left — left

05

SShe VPastprepared thoroughly but forgot her notes.

Explanation

She prepared thoroughly but forgot her notes.

Patternsforget — forgot — forgotten

06

SHe VPastlistened attentively but disagreed.

Explanation

He listened attentively but disagreed.

07

SThey VPastacted quickly but made a mistake.

Explanation

They acted quickly but made a mistake.

Patternsmake — made — made

08

SWe VPastplanned carefully but encountered problems.

Explanation

We planned carefully but encountered problems.

09

SShe VPastresponded promptly but misunderstood.

Explanation

She responded promptly but misunderstood.