B2–C1 · GFI · GFI019

With + independent subject + -ing phrase, main clause

Explanation

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.

Structure

EN · EnglishWith + independent subject + -ing phrase, main clause

DE · GermanDa/während + independent finite clause, + main clause

Anchor phrase

RU · Translation

Когда все говорили одновременно, я не мог расслышать вопрос.

EN · English

With everyone talking at once, I could not hear the question.

DE · German

Da alle gleichzeitig redeten, konnte ich die Frage nicht hören.

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RU · Translation
Поскольку срок приближался, мы сократили объём работ.
EN · English
With the deadline approaching, we reduced the scope.
DE · German
Da die Frist näher rückte, verringerten wir den Umfang.
RU · Translation
Из-за непрерывного дождя дорожка стала скользкой.
EN · English
With rain falling steadily, the path became slippery.
DE · German
Da es ununterbrochen regnete, wurde der Weg rutschig.

Pattern graph

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