Absolute Participle Construction.
(Participle I). :
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: The experiments having been carried out, we started new investigations.
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: Professor delivering a very interesting lecture, he was asked many questions.
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| 1. Technology having reached a high stage of development, new methods of work became possible. | 1. , , . |
| 2. The first part of the work having been completed, the results were published at once. | 2. , , . |
| 3. The question being rather difficult, no one could answer. | 3. , . |
| 4. The work was being done, we went home. | 4. , . |
| 5. Weather permitting, the 5 oclock tea will be held out of door. | 5. , . |
II. , a, , .
| 1. She watched and listened, he hands trembling a little. | 1. , . |
| 2. Sugar and rice are the main agricultural products of the country, both having good prospects this year and for the future. | 2. , . |
| 3. We came home, nobody met us. | 3. , . |
Training Exercises
| 1. The work having been finished, we went home. | 1. , , . |
| 2. The article being well written, the teacher read it with pleasure. | 2. , . |
| 3.The magazine contained a number of publications, one of them being on our research. | 3. , . |
| 4. His work having become known abroad, his colleagues congratulated him. | 4. , , . |
| 5. There being so, they couldnt find a way. | 5. . |
| 6. He asked many questions some of them requiring a long explanation. | 6. , . |
| 7. The train being late, our friends were still waiting for us. | 7. , . |
| 8. She was standing on the rock ready to drive, the green water below inviting her. | 8. , , . |
| 9. The wind being favorable, our yacht will reach the island in no time. | 9. , . |
| 10. It being now pretty late, we took our candles and went upstairs. | 10. , . |
| 11. She stood mute, her lips pressed together. | 11. ( ), . |
| 12. We had to stay longer, our children were very glad. | 12. , . |
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1. I sat silent, her eyes still fixed on mine.
2. The bus being very crowded, we had to stand.
3. The weather being hot, we couldnt go out.
4. The coffee being too hot, I cant drink it.
5. We sat on the rocky beach, the moon slowly rising above the calm sea.
6. We went out for a walk, the dog running behind us.
7. It being pretty late, they decided to postpone their visit.
8. The weather having changed, we decided to stay at home.
9. You can set your mind at ease, all being well.
10. There being no chance of escape, the thief was arrested on the spot.
11. Any moving object can do work, the quantity of kinetic energy depending on its mass and velocity.
2. , , .
1. ( ) I could see straight through the house.
2. Andrew thought fully finished his breakfast, ( (fixed on) ).
3. ( ), I asked for permission to think it over.
4. ( ), the plan was adopted.
5. She sat half-dressed, ( ).
6. ( ), a glass door leading to the garden were thrown open.
7. He rushed out of the room, ( , (unbuttoned)).
8. He sat lost in thought, ( ).
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10. ( , ), the doctor decided to do research work to find the causes of this disease.
11. There was no moon, ( ).
12. The weather became too cold, (summer residents) .
13. ( (to depart)), house became solitary again.
14. He fell asleep, ( ).
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15. Blank silence followed, ( ).
16. ( ), sportsmen show high results.
17. ( ) Jane concluded to take it to the post office.
18. A boy rushed into the house ( , )
19. We had a long walk, ( , ).
20. ( ), Ill come to see you in summer.
