Grammar / B2 Grammar lessons and exercises / Participle clauses
Rewrite each sentence by replacing the adverbial clause with a participle clause. Write only the participle clause (the part that fills the blank). Some questions accept more than one correct answer.
As she felt tired, Emma went to bed early. _, Emma went to bed early.
As he was impressed by my work, the manager extended my contract. _, the manager extended my contract.
Robin got oil on his shirt while he was fixing his bike. _, Robin got oil on his shirt.
After the boss had explained the problem, he asked the employee to solve it. _, the boss asked the employee to solve it.
Because he didn’t have a girlfriend, he flirted with every woman he met. _, he flirted with every woman he met.
He was trapped in a dilemma and couldn't react. _, he couldn't react.
After I dropped him at the station, I drove straight to the supermarket. After _, I drove straight to the supermarket.
While he was drinking his coffee, he thought about the problem. _, he thought about the problem.
Because he is faced with a bill for £22,000, John has taken an extra job. _ for £22,000, John has taken an extra job.
If it is looked after carefully, the plant can live through the winter. _, the plant can live through the winter.