B2–C1 · GFN · GFN015

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

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

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  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.

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