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B2–C1 · GFL · GFL011

Wh-object phrase + did + subject + bare infinitive?

Explanation

A reusable frame from “Questions, tags and ellipsis”. Compare how English and German express questions, tags and ellipsis. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

Structure

EN · EnglishWh-object phrase + did + subject + bare infinitive?
DE · GermanWh-object + finite verb + subject + rest of predicate?

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Какую версию ты открыл?

EN · English

Which version did you open?

DE · German

Welche Version hast du geöffnet?

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Кого она пригласила на встречу?

    EN · English

    Who did she invite to the meeting?

    DE · German

    Wen hat sie zu der Besprechung eingeladen?

  2. RU · Translation

    Какой маршрут они порекомендовали?

    EN · English

    Which route did they recommend?

    DE · German

    Welche Route haben sie empfohlen?

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFL001Didn't + subject + bare infinitive phrase?GFLGFL012Wh-word + auxiliary + subject + verb phrase + required preposition?GFLGFL004Let's + bare infinitive phrase, shall we?GFLGFL008Subject + ordinary predicate + in-situ wh-phrase?GFL