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B2–C1 · GFI · GFI005

Try + -ing phrase as a possible method

Explanation

A reusable frame from “Gerund contrasts and participial clauses”. Compare how English and German express gerund contrasts and participial clauses. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

Structure

EN · EnglishTry + -ing phrase as a possible method
DE · GermanProbier aus, ob + action/result clause / imperative + einmal

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Попробуй придвинуть микрофон немного ближе.

EN · English

Try moving the microphone a little closer.

DE · German

Rück das Mikrofon versuchsweise etwas näher heran.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Попробуй прочитать предложение вслух.

    EN · English

    Try reading the sentence aloud.

    DE · German

    Lies den Satz versuchsweise laut vor.

  2. RU · Translation

    Попробуй перезапустить приложение, прежде чем менять настройки.

    EN · English

    Try restarting the application before changing the settings.

    DE · German

    Starte die Anwendung versuchsweise neu, bevor du die Einstellungen änderst.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFI001Subject + remember(s) + -ing phraseGFIGFI007Subject + regret(s) + -ing phraseGFIGFI003Subject + stop/stopped + -ing phraseGFIGFI011Subject + went on + -ing phraseGFI