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  • The trucks that drove past our house used to scare me when I was a kid.
    The trucks driving past my house...
  • Books that have been written for children can also attract adult readers.
    Books written for children can also attract adulta readers.
  • I never buy eggs that have been produced on factory farms.
    I never buy eggs produced on factory farms.
  • Women who wear Wonderpants look 27% slimmer and feel 75% more attractive.
    Women wearing Wonderpants look 27% slimmer and feel 75% more attractive.
  • If it is bought second hand, it can be very expensive.
    (If) bought second hand, it can be vary expensive.
  • Liam planned his speech while he was cycling to work.
    Liam planned his speech while cycling to work.
  • Katie studied maths in Paris so that she could improve her French at the same time.
    Katie studied maths in paris so that she could improve her French at the same time.
  • As I got a summer job, I could finally start saving for a micro car.
    Getting a summer job, I could finally start saving for a micro car.
  • As I have met so many different customers, I now know what people expect.
    Having met so many different customers, I now know what people expect.
  • Though my brother is not even 18, he plays in the national team.
    Though not even 18, my brother plays in the national team.
  • Since Fred was chosen to judge the flower show, he had to inspect every plant carefully.
    Chosen to judge the flower show, Fred had to inspect every plant carefully.
  • I'd like to go and talk to the guy who's wearing the white tuxedo.
    I'd like to go and talk to the guy in the white tuxedo.
  • Unless they're locked, your bikes won't be safe here.
    Unless locked, your bikes won't be safe here.
  • People who live in the country have to travel long distances to get to the shops.
    People living in the country have to travel...
  • When I visit London, I usually go to the theatre.
    When visiting London, I usually go to the theatre.
  • After I had sat down with my coffee, I realised I hadn't put any milk in it.
    After sitting down / Having sut down with my coffee, I realised I hadn't put any milk in it.
  • Since I didn't want to be rude, I said nothing.
    Not wanting to be rude, I said nothing.
  • Although she tried very hard, she couldn't get any sleep.
    Although trying very hard, she couldn't get any sleep.
  • Before I got my milk, I asked the girl next to me to keep my place for me.
    Before getting my milk, I asked the girl next to me to keep my place for me.
  • Amanda was the first guest that left.
    Amanda was the first guest to leave.
  • If it is not paid by next month, the car will be taken away from you.
    If not paid by next month, the car will be taken away from you.
  • Since he is so young, Sam can't drive.
    Being so young, Sam can't drive.
  • Because I didn't know whose the purse was, I looked inside.
    Not knowing whose the purse was, I looked inside.
  • While I was travelling home on the train, I was doing my homework.
    While travelling home on the train, I was doing my homework.
  • When I was asked to show my ticket, I handed the guard my driving license.
    (When) asked to show my ticket, I handed the guard my driving license.