B2–C1 · GFL · GFL018

Known action clause, but + subject + verb selecting infinitive + to

A reusable frame from “Questions, tags and ellipsis”. Compare how English and German express questions, tags and ellipsis. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

EN · EnglishKnown action clause, but + subject + verb selecting infinitive + to.
DE · GermanKnown action + natural omitted-action or pronominal continuation

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  1. RU · Translation

    Она не ответила, хотя обещала.

    EN · English

     She did not  reply, although  she  had  promised to.

    DE · German

     Sie  antwortete nicht, obwohl  sie  es  versprochen  hatte.

  2. RU · Translation

    Мы не были в музее, но хотели бы.

    EN · English

     We  have not  visited the museum, but  we  would  like to.

    DE · German

     Wir  haben  das Museum noch nicht  besucht,  würden  es aber gern  tun.

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