A.Change the sentences by using participles if possible.
1.The next boat, which leaves for Dover is the Prince Albert. -> The next boat leaving for Dover is the Prince Albert.
2. As I was tired, I went to sleep. -> Being tired, I went to sleep.
3. The tourist didn't know any English and didn't understand the shopkeeper. -> Not knowing any English, the tourist didn't understand the shopkeeper.
4. After mum had washed the clothes she made some tea. -> Having washed the clothes, mum made some tea.
5. Tom saw a film abut Tibet. Now he wants to go there. -> Seeing a film about Tibet, now Tom wants to go there. (?)
6. When the poem is read by Sue, it sounds better. -> Reading the poem by Sue, it sounds better.
7. The house was too expensive. Therefore I didn't buy it. ->Not possible because there are 2 subjects.
B. Connect these sentences by using participles!
1. I didn't have any money. Therefore I didn't go to the shopping mall. -> Not having any money, I didn't go to the shopping mall.
2. The butler shut all the windows. Then he went to sleep. -> Shutting all the windows, the butler went to sleep.
3. I entered the restaurant. I immediately saw my friend Paul. -> While entering the restaurant, I immediately saw my friend Paul.
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