EN · Patterns

Were + Subject + To + Base Verb, + Main Clause

This set contains 8 annotated sentences.

Dataset version: enGram 3.3

HPastWere Sshe vIto accept the offer, Sshe Mwould v2relocate to New York.

Explanation

Were she to accept the offer, she would relocate to New York.

HPastWere She vIto attend the meeting, Swe Mcould v2finalize the deal.

Explanation

Were he to attend the meeting, we could finalize the deal.

HPastWere Sthey vIto invest now, Sthey Mmight v2see significant returns.

Explanation

Were they to invest now, they might see significant returns.

Patternssee — saw — seen

stPastWere Swe vIto delay the project, Sit Mcould v2cause problems later.

Explanation

Were we to delay the project, it could cause problems later.

HPastWere Sshe vIto start earlier, Sshe Mwould v2finish on time.

Explanation

Were she to start earlier, she would finish on time.

HPastWere She vIto lead the team, Sthe project Mwould v2succeed.

Explanation

Were he to lead the team, the project would succeed.

Patternslead — led — led

HPastWere Sthey vIto change their strategy, Sthey Mmight v2achieve better results.

Explanation

Were they to change their strategy, they might achieve better results.

stPastWere Swe vIto increase the budget, Swe Mcould v2improve the quality.

Explanation

Were we to increase the budget, we could improve the quality.