A. Types of Participle Clauses
Having been inspired to take part in the next Olympics, Fiona trained hard every day at the pool.
Passive Participle Clause
Wanting to take part in the next Olympics, Fiona trained hard every day at the pool.
To refer to a reason (Replacing a because/as clause)
There staying at the Olympics campus, Fiona enjoyed sharing with other swimmers.
Independent Subject without "With"
Having resolved to take part in the next Olympics, Fiona trained hard every day at the pool.
Perfect Participle Clause
Given the chance to take part in the next Olympics, Fiona knew she had to train hard every day at the pool.
To refer to a condition (Replacing an if clause)
With the next Olympics approaching, Fiona trained hard every day at the pool.
Introducing a Different Subject with "With"
Determined to take part in the next Olympics, Fiona trained hard every day at the pool.
Verbless Clause
Fiona, hoping to take part in the next Olympics, trained hard every day at the pool.
To provide information about a noun phrase (Replacing a relative clause)
There being a spot open for her in the next Olympics, Fiona trained hard every day at the pool.
Independent Subject without "With" (Using Existential "There being")
Hoping to take part in the next Olympics, Fiona trained hard every day at the pool.
Present Participle Clause
Training hard every day at the pool, Fiona focused entirely on her goal of taking part in the next Olympics.
To refer to simultaneous events (Replacing a while/as clause)
Her coach monitoring every lap, Fiona trained hard every day at the pool as she hoped to take part in the next Olympics.
Independent Subject (Simultaneous/Extra Information)