Rewrite the sentences using the words in bold:

1. The burglar forced open the door. We saw him doing it. (We)

We saw him forcing open the door

2. They took those photos of us but we didn’t notice. (We)

We didn’t notice them taking those photos of us

3. When I graduate, I want to take a year off (after)

After graduating, I want to take a year off.

4. She applied for a second job because she wanted more money (earn)

She applied for a second job in order to earn money.

5. We were able to pass the exam first time (managed)

We managed to pass the exam first time.

6. Pete can’t wait to finish his exams (forward)

Pete is looking forward to finishing his exams.

7. Brain surgeons do not only perform operations (is)(BE)

Performing operations are not the only thing brain surgeons do.

Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs in the box

hope realize speak steal work

1. Having worked in the bank for years, Ellie applied for promotion.
2. Didn’t anyone notice the employees stealing from the factory?
3. Speaking at a meeting, the company director had a heart attack.
4. Hoping the exam would be easy, Marie didn’t study
5. Having realized / realizing something was wrong, the data analyst informed the
authorities
Rewrite the sentences. Use suitable participles or participial clauses

1. Amy applied for the job. She didn’t think she would get it
-Applying for the job, Amy didn’t think she would get it
-Not thinking she would get the job, Amy applied for it
-Thinking she wouldn’t get the job, Amy applied for it
-having applied for the job, Any didn’t think she would get it
2. We saw the truck driver as he picked up his mobile phone
Picking up his mobile phone, we saw the truck driver
We saw the truck driver picking up his mobile phone
3. As I don’t have a car, I usually cycle to work
Not having a car, I usually cycle to work
Having no car, I usually cycle to work
4. I saw the accident. I was looking out of the window at the time
I saw the accident looking out of the window at the time
Looking out of the window at the time, I saw the accident
Being looking out of the window, I saw the accident
Having been looking out of the window, I saw the accident
5. The losing team walked off the pitch. They were tired and disappointed
Being tired and disappointed, the losing team walked off the pitch
Tired and disappointed, the losing team walked off the pitch
6. Tom had graduated from university, so he went on holiday
Having graduated from university, Tom went on holiday
After graduating from university, Tom went on holiday