B2–C1 · GFI · GFI015

Having + past participle phrase, shared subject + main predicate

A reusable frame from “Gerund contrasts and participial clauses”. Compare how English and German express gerund contrasts and participial clauses. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

EN · EnglishHaving + past participle phrase, shared subject + main predicate
DE · GermanNachdem + same-subject past-perfect clause, + main clause

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  1. RU · Translation

    Закончив отчёт, она выключила ноутбук.

    EN · English

    Having  finished the report,  she  turned off her laptop.

    DE · German

    Nachdem  sie  den Bericht  fertiggestellt  hatte,  schaltete  sie  ihren Laptop aus.

  2. RU · Translation

    Выслушав обе стороны, мы изменили мнение.

    EN · English

    Having  heard both sides,  we  changed our view.

    DE · German

    Nachdem  wir  beide Seiten  gehört  hatten,  änderten  wir  unsere Ansicht.

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