B2–C1 · GFI · GFI020

With + independent noun phrase + past participle, main clause

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.

EN · EnglishWith + independent noun phrase + past participle, main clause
DE · GermanDa/nachdem + independent state clause, + main clause

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  1. RU · Translation

    Поскольку все места были заняты, она стояла у двери.

    EN · English

    With all  the seats  taken,  she  stood near the door.

    DE · German

    Da  alle Plätze  besetzt  waren,  stand  sie an der Tür.

  2. RU · Translation

    С закрытыми окнами в комнате стало гораздо тише.

    EN · English

    With  the windows  closed,  the room  felt much  quieter.

    DE · German

    Mit geschlossenen Fenstern  wirkte  das Zimmer viel ruhiger.

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