B2–C1 · GFN · GFN013

Subject + past action + so that + different subject + could + infinitive

A reusable frame from “Concession, cause and circumstance”. Compare how English and German express concession, cause and circumstance. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

EN · EnglishSubject + past action + so that + different subject + could + infinitive
DE · GermanPast action, damit + different subject + infinitive + konnte(n)

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  1. RU · Translation

    Она отправила записи заранее, чтобы мы могли подготовиться.

    EN · English

     She  sent the notes early so that  we  could  prepare.

    DE · German

     Sie  schickte  die Notizen früh, damit  wir  uns  vorbereiten  konnten.

  2. RU · Translation

    Мы оставили свет включённым, чтобы гости могли найти вход.

    EN · English

     We  left the light on so that  the guests  could  find the entrance.

    DE · German

     Wir  ließen  das Licht an, damit  die Gäste  den Eingang  finden  konnten.

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