Time Clauses → Participial Phrases
Change this: While he was reading, he fell asleep.
While reading, he fell asleep.
Fill in the blank: “_____ it was late, we decided to go for a walk.”
Although / Even though
Fill in the blank: “He wore a jacket _____ it was cold.”
because
Fill in the blank: “_____ the summer, we often go swimming.”
During
a. Even though it was raining, they played soccer.
b. During the weekend, we went hiking.
c. In spite of he was tired, he went to school.
d. Since I met her, we’ve been best friends.
c. Incorrect — In spite of being tired, he went to school.
Before she went to bed, she brushed her teeth.
Before going to bed, she brushed her teeth.
Fill in the blank: “_____ the cold weather, we went hiking.”
In spite of
Fill in the blank: “She went to bed early _____ she could wake up on time.”
so that
Fill in the blank: “I have known her _____ kindergarten.”
since
a. She studied hard because she wanted to pass.
b. We stayed home until the rain stopped.
c. In order buying milk, he went to the store.
d. Since she moved here, she has been happy.
c. Incorrect — In order to buy milk, he went to the store.
After they finished dinner, they watched a movie.
After finishing dinner, they watched a movie.
Correct this sentence: In spite of he was tired, he stayed up to finish his project.
In spite of being tired, he stayed up to finish his project
Fix this: I took an umbrella because of it rained.
I took an umbrella because it rained.
Fill in the blank: “He has worked here _____ he graduated.”
ever since
a. Although he is young, he is responsible.
b. Because of she was late, she missed the bus.
c. We have known each other since last year.
d. During lunch, we talked about our trip.
b. Incorrect — Because she was late, she missed the bus.
Since he was living abroad, he met many new friends.
Since living abroad, he has met many new friends.
Fill in the blank: “_____ I practiced a lot, I still made mistakes.
Even though / Although
Fix this: He stayed home in order finish his homework.
He stayed home in order to finish his homework.
Fill in the blank: “Wait here _____ I get back.”
until
a. In spite of being busy, he helped his friend.
b. Because the store was closed, we went home.
c. He waited since the bus arrived.
d. She practiced a lot in order to improve.
c. Incorrect — He waited until the bus arrived.
While they were studying at university, they worked part-time.
While studying at university, they worked part-time.
Correct this: In spite of she is shy, she likes performing.
Although she is shy, she likes performing.
Fill in the blank: “_____ it was a holiday, the library was closed.”
Since
Correct this: During I was eating, the phone rang.
While I was eating, the phone rang.
a. Although I was nervous, I did my best.
b. Since studying every day, my grades have improved.
c. In spite of it was cold, we went out.
d. She stayed late so that she could finish her project.
c. Incorrect — In spite of the cold / In spite of it being cold.