B2–C1 · GFF · GFF002

Only after + -ing phrase + did + subject + bare infinitive

A reusable frame from “Negation, inversion and focus”. Compare how English and German express negation, inversion and focus. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

EN · EnglishOnly after + -ing phrase + did + subject + bare infinitive
DE · GermanErst nachdem + subject + past clause, + main clause

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  1. RU · Translation

    Она подписала только после того, как прочитала мелкий шрифт.

    EN · English

    Only after  reading the small print did  she  sign.

    DE · German

    Erst nachdem  sie  das Kleingedruckte  gelesen  hatte,  unterschrieb  sie.

  2. RU · Translation

    Я сделал предложение о покупке только после осмотра квартиры.

    EN · English

    Only after  visiting the flat did  I  make an offer.

    DE · German

    Erst nachdem  ich  die Wohnung  besichtigt  hatte,  machte  ich  ein Kaufangebot.

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