B2–C1 · GFG · GFG003

Thing noun + preposition + which + relative clause + main continuation

Explanation

A reusable frame from “Relative and nominal clauses”. Compare how English and German express relative and nominal clauses. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

Structure

EN · EnglishThing noun + preposition + which + relative clause + main continuation

DE · GermanThing noun + preposition + case-marked relative pronoun + subordinate clause

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Должно быть понятно, с какой целью собрали данные.

EN · English

The purpose for which the data was collected must be clear.

DE · German

Der Zweck, zu dem die Daten erhoben wurden, muss klar sein.

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RU · Translation
Условия, в которых мы проверяли устройство, были реалистичными.
EN · English
The conditions under which we tested the device were realistic.
DE · German
Die Bedingungen, unter denen wir das Gerät getestet haben, waren realistisch.
RU · Translation
Основание, на котором они приняли решение, остаётся неясным.
EN · English
The basis on which they made the decision remains unclear.
DE · German
Die Grundlage, auf der sie die Entscheidung getroffen haben, bleibt unklar.

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