Unit 10 Cae Participle Clause Flashcards

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Participle clause
-different participle forms:
Present active: washing
Present passive: being washed
Past: washed
Perfect active: having washed
Perfect passive: having been washed
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-participle clause with a present participle can be used adjectivally
Look at that man sitting in the corner=who is sitting)
What is the name of the girl being interviewed by the journalist

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All participle clause can be used adverbially

Feeling exhausted after the flight , I went to bed asap I got to the hotel(= because I felt exhausted)

Washed by Hand , this jersey will keep its shape for years( = if it is washed by hand)

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Perfect participle clause are often adverbial clauses showing when or why sthg happened

Having made your decision , it is not possible to change your mind ( = when you have made)

Having spent happy holidays in Spain as a child , she was keen to return there with her own family ( = because she had spent)

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The subject of the participle clause is usually the same as that of the main clause. However , it is possible to have participle clause with a different subject

There being no money left , we had to start making our way home (= because there was no money left)
It being too late to get a bus , we took a taxi ( = because it was too late)

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When the participle clause describes a situation, a different subject can be introduced using with.

I was beginning to get a headache with the children all talking at the same time

With it/ it being Sunday in New Zealand , we couldn’t find many shops open

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