EN · Patterns

Subject + may + verb + if + subject + verb; otherwise, + subject + may + verb

This set contains 8 annotated sentences.

Dataset version: enGram 3.3

01

SShe Mmay v2attend the meeting if Sshe VPresfinishes her work; otherwise, Sshe Mmay v2join later.

Explanation

She may attend the meeting if she finishes her work; otherwise, she may join later.

02

SHe Mmay v2approve the proposal if S*the budget st*Presis pSadjusted; otherwise, She Mmay v2reject it.

Explanation

He may approve the proposal if the budget is adjusted; otherwise, he may reject it.

03

SThey Mmay v2start the project if Sthey VPresreceive the funding; otherwise, Sthey Mmay v2delay it.

Explanation

They may start the project if they receive the funding; otherwise, they may delay it.

04

SWe Mmay v2proceed with the plan if Sthe client VPresagrees; otherwise, Swe Mmay v2revise it.

Explanation

We may proceed with the plan if the client agrees; otherwise, we may revise it.

05

SShe Mmay v2lead the team if Sshe VPresaccepts the role; otherwise, Sshe Mmay v2stay in her current position.

Explanation

She may lead the team if she accepts the role; otherwise, she may stay in her current position.

Patternslead — led — led^her current position

06

SHe Mmay v2invest in the project if S*the risks st*Presare pSminimized; otherwise, She Mmay v2withdraw.

Explanation

He may invest in the project if the risks are minimized; otherwise, he may withdraw.

07

SThey Mmay v2extend the deadline if S*more resources st*Presare pSallocated; otherwise, Sthey Mmay v2request more time.

Explanation

They may extend the deadline if more resources are allocated; otherwise, they may request more time.

08

SWe Mmay v2finalize the deal if S*all terms st*Presare pSmet; otherwise, Swe Mmay v2renegotiate.

Explanation

We may finalize the deal if all terms are met; otherwise, we may renegotiate.

Patternsmeet — met — met