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The passengers began to complain loudly because they were frustrated by the long wait
Frustrated by the long wait, the passengers began to complain loudly.
She was intrigued by the book's premise, so she decided to read it
Intrigued by the book's premise, she decided to read it
If they had asked nicely, she would have lent them her car
If asked nicely, she would have lent them her car.
If she was offered a better salary, she would have accepted the job offer
If offered a better salary, she would have accepted the job offer.
They left the house early because they didn't want to be late
Not wanting to be late, they left the house early.
They decided to cancel their vacation plans because they didn't have enough money
Not having enough money, they decided to cancel their vacation plans.
If you are careful you won't fall
Be careful and you won't fall
If you follow the instructions, you'll assemble the furniture correctly
Follow the instructions and you'll assemble the furniture correctly.
(cleft sentence) Her determination helped her succeed in the competition
It was her determination that helped her succeed in the competition
(cleft sentence) His arrogance led to his downfall
It was his arrogance that led to his downfall
(inversion) Animals only come out when the sun goes down. Only...
Only when the sun goes down do the animals come out.
(inversion) He rarely misses a deadline
Rarely does he miss a deadline
If you need any assistance, do not hesitate to call us (should)
Should you need any assistance, do not hesitate to call us
If he won the lottery, he would travel the world (were)
Were he to win the lottery, he would travel the world
