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B2–C1 · GFG · GFG009

Whoever + singular subordinate predicate + 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 · EnglishWhoever + singular subordinate predicate + main predicate
DE · GermanWer + subordinate clause, der + main clause

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Кто закончит первым, тот сможет выбрать следующее занятие.

EN · English

Whoever finishes first can choose the next activity.

DE · German

Wer zuerst fertig ist, der darf die nächste Aktivität wählen.

Try variations2 · more examples

  1. RU · Translation

    Тот, кто найдёт ключ, должен оставить его на стойке регистрации.

    EN · English

    Whoever finds the key should leave it at reception.

    DE · German

    Wer den Schlüssel findet, der soll ihn an der Rezeption abgeben.

  2. RU · Translation

    Тот, кто написал это руководство, понимает проблему.

    EN · English

    Whoever wrote this guide understands the problem.

    DE · German

    Wer diese Anleitung geschrieben hat, der versteht das Problem.

Pattern graph

Continue with nearby patterns

GFG011Main verb + whichever + singular noun + subordinate predicateGFGGFG012What + subject + subordinate verb + singular main predicateGFGGFG001Main clause + noun + whose + noun phrase + predicateGFGGFG010Main verb + whatever + subject + subordinate verbGFG