EN · Patterns
Subject + Verb + As If/As Though + Were + Adjective/Noun
This set contains 9 annotated sentences.
Dataset version: enGram 3.3
SShe VPastacted as if Sshe stPastwere p2the leader of the team.
Explanation
She acted as if she were the leader of the team.
SHe VPastspoke as though She stPastwere p2an expert on the topic.
Explanation
He spoke as though he were an expert on the topic.
Patternsspeak — spoke — spoken
SThey VPastplanned as if Sthey stPastwere p2certain of success.
Explanation
They planned as if they were certain of success.
SWe VPastworked as though Swe stPastwere on a tight deadline.
Explanation
We worked as though we were on a tight deadline.
Patternsa tight deadline
SShe VPastreacted as if Sshe stPastwere p2surprised by the news.
Explanation
She reacted as if she were surprised by the news.
SHe VPastbehaved as though She stPastwere p2unaware of the problem.
Explanation
He behaved as though he were unaware of the problem.
SThey VPastcelebrated as if Sthey stPastwere p2the champions.
Explanation
They celebrated as if they were the champions.
SWe VPastapproached the task as though Sit stPastwere p2the most important.
Explanation
We approached the task as though it were the most important.
SShe VPastsmiled as if Sshe stPastwere p2pleased with the outcome.
Explanation
She smiled as if she were pleased with the outcome.