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As I got a summer job, I could finally start saving for a micro car.

Getting a summer job, I could finally start saving for a micro car.

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If it is bought second hand, it can be very expensive.

(If) bought second hand, it can be vary expensive.

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People who live in the country have to travel long distances to get to the shops.

People living in the country have to travel...

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The trucks that drove past our house used to scare me when I was a kid.

The trucks driving past my house...

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Amanda was the first guest that left.

Amanda was the first guest to leave.

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I never buy eggs that have been produced on factory farms.

I never buy eggs produced on factory farms.

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I'd like to go and talk to the guy who's wearing the white tuxedo.

I'd like to go and talk to the guy in the white tuxedo.

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Books that have been written for children can also attract adult readers.

Books written for children can also attract adulta readers.

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While I was travelling home on the train, I was doing my homework.

While travelling home on the train, I was doing my homework.

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When I was asked to show my ticket, I handed the guard my driving license.

(When) asked to show my ticket, I handed the guard my driving license.

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After I had sat down with my coffee, I realised I hadn't put any milk in it.

After sitting down / Having sut down with my coffee, I realised I hadn't put any milk in it.

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Before I got my milk, I asked the girl next to me to keep my place for me.

Before getting my milk, I asked the girl next to me to keep my place for me.

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Since Fred was chosen to judge the flower show, he had to inspect every plant carefully.

Chosen to judge the flower show, Fred had to inspect every plant carefully.

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As I have met so many different customers, I now know what people expect.

Having met so many different customers, I now know what people expect.

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Since he is so young, Sam can't drive.

Being so young, Sam can't drive.

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Although she tried very hard, she couldn't get any sleep.

Although trying very hard, she couldn't get any sleep.

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