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B2–C1 · GFH · GFH002

Subject + appear(s) to be + -ing phrase

Explanation

A reusable frame from “Infinitive tense, voice and subject control”. Compare how English and German express infinitive tense, voice and subject control. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

Structure

EN · EnglishSubject + appear(s) to be + -ing phrase
DE · GermanSubject + scheinen + present infinitive with zu

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Похоже, команда продвигается вперёд.

EN · English

The team appears to be making progress.

DE · German

Das Team scheint Fortschritte zu machen.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Похоже, она кого-то ждёт.

    EN · English

    She appears to be waiting for someone.

    DE · German

    Sie scheint auf jemanden zu warten.

  2. RU · Translation

    Похоже, ситуация улучшается.

    EN · English

    The situation appears to be improving.

    DE · German

    Die Lage scheint sich zu verbessern.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFH007It + be + adjective + for + noun/object pronoun + to-infinitiveGFHGFH019Subject + be + too + adjective + not to + infinitiveGFHGFH005There + seems/seem to be + noun phraseGFHGFH011Subject + be + adjective + enough + for + actor + to-infinitiveGFH