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B2–C1 · GFN · GFN015

Subject + past precaution + in case + subject + past-form predicate

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 · EnglishSubject + past precaution + in case + subject + past-form predicate
DE · GermanPast precaution, falls + possible later past-viewpoint clause

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Я записал её номер на случай, если позже понадобится позвонить.

EN · English

I wrote down her number in case I needed to call later.

DE · German

Ich schrieb ihre Nummer auf, falls ich später anrufen musste.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Она принесла лишнюю копию на случай, если кто-то забудет свою.

    EN · English

    She brought an extra copy in case someone forgot theirs.

    DE · German

    Sie brachte eine zusätzliche Kopie mit, falls jemand seine vergessen hatte.

  2. RU · Translation

    Мы оставили записку на случай, если он придёт раньше нас.

    EN · English

    We left a note in case he arrived before us.

    DE · German

    Wir hinterließen einen Zettel, falls er vor uns ankam.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFN014Precautionary action + in case + subject + present predicateGFNGFN003Although + adjective phrase, shared subject + main predicateGFNGFN002Despite having + past participle phrase, shared subject + main predicateGFNGFN017Subject + present predicate + as if + subject + were + complementGFN