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B2–C1 · GFM · GFM010

What a/an + singular noun phrase + subject + predicate!

Explanation

A reusable frame from “Noun phrases and reference”. Compare how English and German express noun phrases and reference. Practise reusable constructions with Russian translations.

Structure

EN · EnglishWhat a/an + singular noun phrase + subject + predicate!
DE · GermanWas für ein/eine + noun + clause or natural exclamation

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Как же многое меняет один понятный пример!

EN · English

What a difference one clear example makes!

DE · German

Was für einen Unterschied ein klares Beispiel macht!

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Какой долгий путь мы прошли!

    EN · English

    What a long way we have come!

    DE · German

    Was für einen langen Weg wir zurückgelegt haben!

  2. RU · Translation

    Какое впечатление произвела её речь!

    EN · English

    What an impression her speech made!

    DE · German

    Was für einen Eindruck ihre Rede gemacht hat!

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFM019Some + number + noun + predicateGFMGFM005Some + plural noun + predicate; others + contrasting predicateGFMGFM011The + human-group adjective + plural predicateGFMGFM016All/Both + possessive determiner + plural noun + predicateGFM