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1.11 The complex sentence: present participle constructions
1.11 A Joining sentences with present participles ('-ing') [>LEG I.56-I.58.I]
Study: The present participle is the '-ing' form of a verb: find - finding [> 16.5].1 We can use the present participle in place of and, so, etc. to join two simple sentences:
I found the front door locked. I went round the back, (two simple sentences > 1,2A)
I found the front door locked and went round the back. [> 1.4A]
Finding the front door locked, I went round the back.2 To make a negative, we put not in front of the -ing form:
Not knowing his phone number, I wasn't able to ring him. (= I didn't know ...)3 Note how we can use being in place of is or was:
I was short of money. I couldn't afford to buy it.
Being short of money, I couldn't afford to buy it.Write: Rewrite these sentences using -ing, making any necessary changes.1 She got very worried and thought we had had an accident.
She got, wry. WPJTI^.i. tfWW&Wf. façuC_ смь fcçctdwi.2 He,went to his room and closed the door behind him. ...3 I didn't hear what he said and asked him to repeat it.4 You didn't ask me for permission because you knew I would refuse.5 I'm not a lawyer, so I can't give you the advice you are looking for.1.11В The present participle in place of adverbial clauses [> LEG I .56-60]
Study: We often use the present participle after a 'joining word' (or conjunction).
Instead of: Since we arrived here, we have made many new friends. [> 1.8A]
We can say: Since arriving here, we have made many new friends.Write: Rewrite these sentences using a joining word + -ing.1 They broke this window when they tried to get into the house.
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2 Though he refused to eat, he admitted he was very hungry.3 I damaged the car while I was trying to park it.4 While I agree you may be right, I still object to your argument.5 After we looked at the map, we tried to find the right street.6 Don't get into any arguments before you check your facts.