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B2–C1 · GFK · GFK015

It is + requirement adjective + that + subject + be + passive participle

Explanation

A reusable frame from “Reporting and clause complements”. Compare how English and German express reporting and clause complements. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

Structure

EN · EnglishIt is + requirement adjective + that + subject + be + passive participle
DE · GermanEs ist + adjective, dass + subject + participle + wird/werden

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Необходимо, чтобы каждое изменение было задокументировано.

EN · English

It is essential that every change be documented.

DE · German

Es ist unerlässlich, dass jede Änderung dokumentiert wird.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Важно, чтобы оригинал сохранили.

    EN · English

    It is important that the original be preserved.

    DE · German

    Es ist wichtig, dass das Original erhalten bleibt.

  2. RU · Translation

    Крайне важно, чтобы всех участников уведомили.

    EN · English

    It is vital that all participants be informed.

    DE · German

    Es ist entscheidend, dass alle Teilnehmer informiert werden.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFK013Subject + suggested that + embedded subject + base-form verbGFKGFK014Subject + insisted that + ordinary tensed content clauseGFKGFK006Subject + said + embedded subject + would be + -ing + relative future timeGFKGFK008Subject + explained that + embedded subject + had been + -ing + durationGFK