The children sat on their beds and watched the thunderstorm.
Sitting on their beds the children watched the thunderstorm
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.
When they had found the secret island, they started searching for the treasure.
Having found the secret island, they started searching for the treasure.
She dug through the entire wardrobe as she was searching for her gloves.
Searching for her gloves, she dug through the entire wardrobe.
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.
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.
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.
When my sister heard the good news, she wanted to cry.
Not wanting to lose my passport, I gave it to my father.
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.
The golden ring, which was stolen weeks ago, was found.
Stolen weeks ago, the golden ring was found.
As I have an assignment to finish, I cannot come with you.
Having an assignment to finish, I cannot come with you.
The boy had brushed his teeth. He was allowed to watch a few more minutes of television.
Having brushed his teeth, the boy was allowed to watch a few more minutes of television.
We are lying in the sun and we are enjoying life.
Lying on the sun, we are enjoying life.
Sam left school early because he felt sick.
Feeling sick, Sam left school early.