B2–C1 · GFI · GFI018

On being + passive 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 · EnglishOn being + passive participle phrase, shared subject + main predicate
DE · GermanAls + passive event clause, + main reaction clause

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  1. RU · Translation

    Когда ей предложили сесть, она с облегчением улыбнулась.

    EN · English

    On  being  offered a seat,  she  smiled with relief.

    DE · German

    Als  ihr  ein Sitzplatz  angeboten  wurde,  lächelte  sie erleichtert.

  2. RU · Translation

    Когда нам сообщили результат, мы снова проверили цифры.

    EN · English

    On  being  told the result,  we  checked the figures again.

    DE · German

    Als  uns  das Ergebnis  mitgeteilt  wurde,  prüften  wir  die Zahlen erneut.

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