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B2–C1 · GFN · GFN014

Precautionary action + in case + subject + present predicate

Explanation

A reusable frame from “Concession, cause and circumstance”. Compare how English and German express concession, cause and circumstance. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

Structure

EN · EnglishPrecautionary action + in case + subject + present predicate
DE · GermanPrecautionary action, falls + possible future clause

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Сделай скриншот на случай, если сообщение исчезнет.

EN · English

Take a screenshot in case the message disappears.

DE · German

Mach einen Screenshot, falls die Nachricht verschwindet.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Возьми куртку на случай, если станет холодно.

    EN · English

    Bring a jacket in case it gets cold.

    DE · German

    Nimm eine Jacke mit, falls es kalt wird.

  2. RU · Translation

    Сохрани чек на случай, если понадобится вернуть покупку.

    EN · English

    Keep the receipt in case you need to return it.

    DE · German

    Heb den Beleg auf, falls du den Artikel zurückgeben musst.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFN015Subject + past precaution + in case + subject + past-form predicateGFNGFN003Although + adjective phrase, shared subject + main predicateGFNGFN002Despite having + past participle phrase, shared subject + main predicateGFNGFN013Subject + past action + so that + different subject + could + infinitiveGFN