Reducing Time
Reducing Reasons
Reducing Concession
Omitting Subordinators
Error Correction
100
We can expect a full recovery from him after he rests.
We can expect a full recover from him after resting.
100
Since I forgot her birthday, my sister won't speak to me.
(can't be changed)
100
Though they were planning a trip to Italy, they hadn't begun to save money for it.
Though planning a trip to Italy...
100
While getting into a taxi, Eliza dropped her cell phone in the street.
Getting into a taxi...
100
One of the main tasks for a climber is to stay out of danger. Because it is quite easy to fall and injure yourself.
(omit period)
200
While Mark was looking for Gina, his brother drove around the block.
(can't be changed; different subjects)
200
As she was injured, she had to forfeit the match.
Being injured...
200
Even though she worked very hard, she did not receive the promotion.
(can't be reduced; "even though")
200
Since learning English, she has had better job opportunities.
Having learned English...
200
Although this description sounds quite simple, but there is a lot more to it.
(omit but)
300
Since they won the World Cup, the team has given many interviews.
Since winning the World Cup...
300
Because they knew that I liked sweets, they gave me a box of chocolate.
Having known that I liked sweets...
300
Though I'm not dating anyone special, I have gone out a couple of times recently.
Though not dating anyone special..
300
Before getting a job here, he worked at one of our competitors.
(can't be changed; "before")
300
When you are rock climbing you are trying to get from the bottom to the top of a rock.
(add comma after "climbing")
400
When they reached the top of the mountain, the hikers drank a lot of water.
Having reached the top...
400
Since I forgot her birthday, my sister won't speak to me.
(can't change)
400
Although he isn't trying to make me angry, he's managed to offend me twice!
Although not trying to make me angry...
400
After taking a break, we're going to discuss the latest sales figures.
(can't be changed; future time)
400
However, after climbed a while, you usually find the rock face becoming smoother.
after climbing a while OR after having climbed a while OR having climbed a while
500
When she isn't winning Olympic medals, she's busy volunteering at her favorite charity.
When not winning Olympic medals...
500
Since he has never given a speech before, he's very nervous.
Never having given a speech before...
500
Although it is difficult, swimming is wonderful aerobic exercise.
Although difficult...
500
After exercising at the gym on my lunch break, I went back to the office.
Having exercised at the gym...
500
As reaching the top of a difficult rock, a climber often feels a sense of euphoria.
Reaching the top... OR Having reached the top... OR As a climber reaches the top...
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