Learn · Sentences Daily Life

We had planned a picnic, but it started raining.

B2

Sentence

Narrator

We had planned a picnic, but it started raining.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Giving Advice

It's always a good idea to have a backup plan if you're planning an outdoor event, in case it rains.

Describing Habits

We usually check the weather forecast before planning any outdoor activities.

Asking About Others

Did you have to change your plans because of the unexpected rain?

Sharing Hypotheticals

If it hadn't rained, we would have had a wonderful picnic.

Rephrased versions

Formal

A picnic had been arranged, however, inclement weather necessitated its cancellation.

Casual

We were going to have a picnic, but then it started pouring.

Simpler English

We planned a picnic, but the rain came.

Phrases to learn

planned a picnic

Made arrangements for a picnic.

it started raining

Precipitation began.