B2–C1 · GFI · GFI019

With + independent subject + -ing phrase, 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 subject + -ing phrase, main clause
DE · GermanDa/während + independent finite clause, + main clause

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  1. 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.

  2. 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.

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