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B2–C1 · GFL · GFL017

Previously named action, + do/does/did so + circumstance

Explanation

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

Structure

EN · EnglishPreviously named action, + do/does/did so + circumstance
DE · GermanPreviously named action + das tun/machen + circumstance

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Ты можешь изменить дату, но сделай это до пятницы.

EN · English

You can change the date, but please do so before Friday.

DE · German

Du kannst den Termin ändern, aber tu das bitte vor Freitag.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Она обещала проверить цифры и сразу это сделала.

    EN · English

    She promised to check the figures and did so immediately.

    DE · German

    Sie versprach, die Zahlen zu prüfen, und tat das sofort.

  2. RU · Translation

    Нам нужно уведомить гостей, и сделать это следует сегодня.

    EN · English

    We need to inform the guests, and we should do so today.

    DE · German

    Wir müssen die Gäste informieren, und das sollten wir heute tun.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFL011Wh-object phrase + did + subject + bare infinitive?GFLGFL015Yes-no question? Subject + think(s) so.GFLGFL013Affirmative clause, and so + matching auxiliary + second subjectGFLGFL018Known action clause, but + subject + verb selecting infinitive + to.GFL