Study the following grammar rule

Exercise 6. Combine the clauses using participle constructions (Present, Perfect Participle or Participle II). Decide whether to use the conjunctions in the participle clause or not.

Exercise 5. Fill in the correct participle form (Present Participle, Perfect Participle or Participle II).

Exercise 4. Combine the clauses using participle constructions (Present, Perfect Participle or Participle II).

Exercise 3. Rewrite the sentences replacing the italic part with Participle II.

1. I have a cat that is called Tari.

2. The dinner was more expensive than they had expected.

3. He was accused of murder and arrested.

4. She was shocked by the bad news and burst into tears.

5. The event is organised by our team and will surely be a great success.

6. The film is based on real events and tells the story of a reporter.

7. She was born in Hollywood and knows all the famous movie stars.

8. The car was taken to the garage. It was repaired within an hour.

9. She was admired by everyone and began to grow arrogant.

10. He was dumped by his girlfriend and felt really lousy.

1. We were sitting in the bus shelter and waited for the rain to stop. 2. The documentation which was telecast last Tuesday was impressive. 3. We had great fun at the party. We played silly games. 4. He had saved a little money. He travelled to Australia. 5. They were chatting along and didn't see the car coming.
6. The reception had been prepared carefully and was a great success. 7. He was picked up by his mother and didn't have to wait for the bus. 8. She had finished her degree and started to work for an international company. 9. She was listening to the radio and didn't hear the doorbell. 10. The room had not been tidied up yet and looked like a battlefield.

1. He was sitting in an armchair (read) a magazine. 2. (work) in the company for many years, he knew everyone and everything. 3. The cup (fill) with milk stood on the table. 4. (not, see) each other for ages, they had a lot to talk about. 5. (bear) into a rich family, she got everything she wished for. 6. (be) the child of poor people, he often went to bed hungry. 7. (regret) his words, he apologised. 8. Well (do), we are very proud of you. 9. (park) the car, he went to a restaurant.
10. (watch) the film a dozen times, she knew the dialogues by heart.

1. As she didn’t have a boyfriend, she flirted with every guy she met.
2. Since he had never been there before, he was stunned. 3. Before he left the house, he switched off the lights. 4. As she was on holiday, she couldn’t go to the party. 5. While she was preparing dinner, she cut her finger. 6. When I travel around Ireland, I always stay in youth hostels. 7. Since she didn't hear the doorbell, she missed the delivery. 8. After I had dropped him at the station, I drove straight to the supermarket. 9. Since he didn’t feel well, he stayed in bed. 10. While they were talking on the phone, they forgot everything around them.

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