Participle clauses

participle clauses

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Grammar explanation

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Grammar explanation

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We use participle clauses to shorten sentences. These are formed by using present (going), past (gone) and perfect participle (having gone).

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participle clauses

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Present participle clauses

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To give the result of an action - The bomb exploded, destroying the building.To give the reason for an action - Knowing she loved reading, Richard bought her a book. To talk about two actions that happened at the same time - Standing in the queue, I realised I didn't have any money. To add information to the pincipal clause - Starting in the new year, the new policy bans cars in the city centre.

PAST participle clauses

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With a similar meaning to an if condition - Used in this way, participles can make your writing more concise.To give the reason for an action - Worried by the news, she called the hospital. To add information to the pincipal clause - Filled with pride, he walked towards the stage.

perfect participle clauses

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To show that the action described was finished before the one in the main clause- Having got dressed, he slowly went downstairs. - Having finished their training, they will be fully qualified doctors. - Having been made redundant, she started looking for a new job.

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How to use 'participle clauses' in English

A participle is a form of a verb - either ING or Past Participle (3rd form of a verb). A participle clause is a subordinate clause which begins with a participle. They usually show things like event order, time, cause and effect.

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Activities

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press the correct option to complete the sentences.

1. ___ lunch, I sat in the garden with a drink.a) Makingb) Madec) Having made 3. On ___ her former owner, the dog ran across the room to greet him. a) Seeing b) Seen c) Having seen

2. ___ for the bus, she slipped on some ice and fell over.a) Runningb) Runc) Having run 4. ___ in hospital for several weeks, she was delighted to be home. a) Being b) Been c) Having been

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press the correct option to complete the sentences.

5. ___ by all the attention, he thanked everyone for the cake and presents.a) Embarrassingb) Embarrassedc) Having embarrassed 7. ___ under normal clothes, a thermal layer keeps you warm in minus temperatures. a) Wearing b) Worn c) Having been worn

6. The building collapsed, ___ two people.a) Injuringb) Injuredc) Having injured 8. ___ by the sun, she didn't see the boy crossing the road. a) Blinding b) Blinded c) Having blinded

BIBLIOGRAPHY

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· https://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/grammar/intermediate-to-upper-intermediate/participle-clauses · https://youtu.be/H8E5EF0IEN0