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C1 Participle clauses

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  • These cakes are worth every penny, as they are made with the best ingredients.
    MADE with the best ingredients, these cakes are worth every penny.
  • Just as he reached the finishing line, the athlete fainted.
    REACHING the finishing line, the athlete fainted.
  • We cannot comment on the quality of the product because we haven't tried it.
    NOT HAVING TRIED it, we cannot comment on the quality of the product.
  • John had to borrow some money because he had lost his wallet.
    HAVING LOST his wallet, John had to borrow some money.
  • Lucy found a wonderful vintage bag when she was looking for a present.
    LOOKING for a present, Lucy found a wonderful vintage bag.
  • I didn't study enough because I thought the exam would be easier.
    THINKING the exam would be easier, I didn't study enough.
  • I was given a refund after I showed the ticket to the manager.
    HAVING SHOWN the ticket to the manager, I was given a refund.
  • The objects that were reduced in the sales have quickly sold out.
    The objects REDUCED in the sales have quicklly sold out.
  • If it is implemented correctly, the new measure can be really helpful.
    (IF) IMPLEMENTED correctly, the new measure can be really helpful.
  • Michelle tried on the boots and the bought them.
    HAVING TRIED on the boots, Michelle bought them.
  • The thief fled to Asia because he was wanted by police in Europe.
    WANTED by police in Europe, the thief fled to Asia.
  • The assistant that spoke rudely to customers was finally fired.
    The assistant SPEAKING rudely to customers was finally fired.