B2–C1 · GFH · GFH020

Main clause + whether to + infinitive + or + parallel infinitive

A reusable frame from “Infinitive tense, voice and subject control”. Compare how English and German express infinitive tense, voice and subject control. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

EN · EnglishMain clause + whether to + infinitive + or + parallel infinitive
DE · GermanMain clause + ob + subject + infinitive + oder + infinitive + soll/sollen

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  1. RU · Translation

    Она не была уверена, позвонить или отправить сообщение.

    EN · English

     She  was  unsure whether to  call or  send a message.

    DE · German

     Sie  war unsicher, ob  sie  anrufen oder  eine Nachricht  schicken  sollte.

  2. RU · Translation

    Мы обсудили, подождать или уйти сразу.

    EN · English

     We  discussed whether to  wait or  leave immediately.

    DE · German

     Wir  besprachen, ob  wir  warten oder sofort  gehen  sollten.

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