B2–C1 · GFL · GFL017

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

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

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

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  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.

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