Participle clauses

He was working on a complex project and he was extremely stressed. _________ he was extremely stressed.

Correct if necessary: Breaking my new phone, I couldn’t stop crying.

____ (spend) all his own money, Frank asked his brother for a loan.

When I had lost some weight I was able to fit into my old suit. ____, I was able to fit into my old suit.

Talked on the phone, I tripped and fell into a puddle.

___ (read) the newspaper, Janet decided to go out.

We were surprised by the rain shower and had to hurry inside. ____ , we had to hurry inside.

____ (prepare) by her children, Eva was enjoying the luxury breakfast in bed

_____ (stop) by the police for speeding, he searched for his driving license.

Correct if necessary: Writing down all the answers on the test, I went home.

Anna recognised the place immediately because she had been there once before. Anna recognised the place immediately, _____

Correct mistakes if necessary: Not having felt sure about my speaking skills, I said hardly anything at all.

____ (want) to catch up with old friends, Mary organised a Sunday brunch.

____ by hand, the cupboards looked perfect in the newly decorated kitchen.

The old woman sat at the bedroom window and watched people walk by. ______, the old woman watched people walk by.