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B2–C1 · GFM · GFM005

Some + plural noun + predicate; others + contrasting predicate

Explanation

A reusable frame from “Noun phrases and reference”. Compare how English and German express noun phrases and reference. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

Structure

EN · EnglishSome + plural noun + predicate; others + contrasting predicate
DE · GermanManche + plural noun + predicate; andere + contrasting predicate

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Одни предпочитают письменные инструкции, другие — показ.

EN · English

Some people prefer written instructions; others prefer a demonstration.

DE · German

Manche Menschen bevorzugen schriftliche Anweisungen; andere bevorzugen eine Vorführung.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Одни места обращены к окну, другие — к проходу.

    EN · English

    Some seats face the window; others face the aisle.

    DE · German

    Manche Sitze sind zum Fenster ausgerichtet; andere zum Gang.

  2. RU · Translation

    Одним вопросам достаточно короткого ответа, другим нужен контекст.

    EN · English

    Some questions need a short answer; others need more context.

    DE · German

    Manche Fragen brauchen eine kurze Antwort; andere brauchen mehr Kontext.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFM019Some + number + noun + predicateGFMGFM010What a/an + singular noun phrase + subject + predicate!GFMGFM011The + human-group adjective + plural predicateGFMGFM016All/Both + possessive determiner + plural noun + predicateGFM