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English 22 Public

transform phrases into participle clauses phrases

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She fell over because she slipped on some ice when she was running for the bus.

Running for the bus, she slipped on some ice and fell over.

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I sat in the garden with a drink after I made lunch.

Having made lunch, I sat in the garden with a drink.

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The dog ran across the room to greet its former owner when it saw.

On seeing its former owner, the dog ran across the room to greet him.

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She was delighted to be home because she had been in hospital for several weeks.

Having been in hospital for several weeks, she was delighted to be home.

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He thanked everyone for the cake and presents even though he was embarrassed by all the attention.

Embarrassed by all the attention, he thanked everyone for the cake and presents.

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Two people were injured when the building collapsed.

The building collapsed, injuring two people.

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A thermal layer keeps you warm in minus temperatures if you wear it under normal clothes.

Worn under normal clothes, a thermal layer keeps you warm in minus temperatures.

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She didn't see the boy crossing the road because the sun blinded her.

Blinded by the sun, she didn't see the boy crossing the road.

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Richard bought her a book because he knew she loved reading.

Knowing she loved reading, Richard bought her a book.

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I realised I didn't have any money when I was standing in the queue.

Standing in the queue, I realised I didn't have any money.

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She called the hospital because she was worried by the news.

Worried by the news, she called the hospital.

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Participles can make your writing more concise if you use it in this way.

Used in this way, participles can make your writing more concise.

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He slowly went downstairs after he got dressed.

Having got dressed, he slowly went downstairs.

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They will be fully qualified doctors when they finish their training.

Having finished their training, they'll be fully qualified doctors.

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She started looking for a new job because she was made redundant.

Having been made redundant, she started looking for a new job.

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The food was unpleasant to eat because they had made it extremely salty.

Having been made extremely salty, the food was unpleasant to eat.

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