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Participle Clauses

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Sam left school early because he felt sick.

Feeling sick, Sam left school early.

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The teacher was impressed by Daniel’s work, so she gave him the highest score.

Impressed by Daniel’s work, the teacher gave him the highest score.

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Because he didn't study hard enough for his exam, Ryan couldn't pass it.

Not having studied hard enough for his exam, Ryan couldn't pass it.

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As I haven’t received all the applications yet, I am not eager to hire anyone.

Not having received all the applications yet, I am not eager to hire anyone.

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The golden ring, which was stolen weeks ago, was found.

Stolen weeks ago, the golden ring was found.

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As I have an assignment to finish, I cannot come with you.

Having an assignment to finish, I cannot come with you.

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When my sister heard the good news, she wanted to cry.

Hearing the good news, my sister wanted to cry.

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Because I didn’t want to lose my passport, I gave it to my father.

Not wanting to lose my passport, I gave it to my father.

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After he had been told to do the dishes, John entered the kitchen with a frown.

Having been told to do the dishes, John entered the kitchen with a frown.

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As I had been to England before, I knew where to find a good hotel.

Having been to England before, I knew where to find a good hotel.

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She went to Bali because she needed some rest and relaxation.

Needing some rest and relaxation, she went to Bali.

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Because they were intending to buy a new house, they looked through the newspapers every day.

Intending to buy a new house, they looked through the newspapers everyday.

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He had been previously married so he had no interest in marrying again so soon.

Having been previously married, he had no interest in marrying again so soon.

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She was talking to her friend and forgot everything around her.

Talking to her friend she forgot everything around her.

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They are vegetarians and don't eat meat.

Being vegetarians, they don't eat meat.

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Since I didn't feel well I didn't go to the cinema.

Not feeling well, I didn't go to the cinema.

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