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B2–C1 · GFN · GFN020

Rather than + -ing phrase, shared subject + chosen action

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 · EnglishRather than + -ing phrase, shared subject + chosen action
DE · GermanStatt + zu-infinitive, shared subject + chosen action

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Вместо того чтобы добавлять правила, мы упростили процесс.

EN · English

Rather than adding more rules, we simplified the process.

DE · German

Statt weitere Regeln hinzuzufügen, vereinfachten wir den Ablauf.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Вместо того чтобы гадать, она попросила пример.

    EN · English

    Rather than guessing, she asked for an example.

    DE · German

    Statt zu raten, bat sie um ein Beispiel.

  2. RU · Translation

    Вместо того чтобы заменять стул, я его починил.

    EN · English

    Rather than replacing the chair, I repaired it.

    DE · German

    Statt den Stuhl zu ersetzen, reparierte ich ihn.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFN003Although + adjective phrase, shared subject + main predicateGFNGFN002Despite having + past participle phrase, shared subject + main predicateGFNGFN013Subject + past action + so that + different subject + could + infinitiveGFNGFN014Precautionary action + in case + subject + present predicateGFN