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B2–C1 · GFG · GFG014

Whether + subject + verb + singular main predicate

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 · EnglishWhether + subject + verb + singular main predicate
DE · GermanOb + subordinate clause, + singular main predicate

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Будем ли мы продолжать, зависит от результатов.

EN · English

Whether we continue depends on the results.

DE · German

Ob wir weitermachen, hängt von den Ergebnissen ab.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Согласится ли она, пока неизвестно.

    EN · English

    Whether she agrees remains uncertain.

    DE · German

    Ob sie zustimmt, bleibt ungewiss.

  2. RU · Translation

    Имеет значение, доступна ли комната.

    EN · English

    Whether the room is available makes a difference.

    DE · German

    Ob der Raum verfügbar ist, macht einen Unterschied.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFG001Main clause + noun + whose + noun phrase + predicateGFGGFG020Noun phrase + subject + relative verb + stranded preposition + main predicateGFGGFG009Whoever + singular subordinate predicate + main predicateGFGGFG011Main verb + whichever + singular noun + subordinate predicateGFG