Adverbial Participle Clauses | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

They were surprised by a sudden storm and had to seek shelter under a tree.

Surprised by a sudden storm, they had to seek shelter under a tree.

John traveled overseas a lot as a teenager. He is more open minded to different cultures.

Having traveled overseas a lot as a teenager, John is more open to different cultures.

I didn’t want to break the law. I called the police instead.

Not wanting to break the law, I called the police instead.

Some students are disappointed in their progress at school. These students often do not go into further education.

Disappointed in their progress at school, these/some students often do not go into further education.

They bought their cinema tickets. Then they went to find a seat.

Having bought their tickets, they went to find a seat.

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

Stolen weeks ago, the golden ring was found.

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.

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.

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.

Sam left school early because he felt sick.

Feeling sick, Sam left school early.