Present participle
Past participle
Perfect participle
100

We broke the computer (the computer belongs to my father

We broke the computer belonging to my father.

100

The teacher was impressed by Daniel’s work, so she gave him the highest score.

Impressed by Daniel’s work, the teacher gave him the highest score.

100

I have been a teacher for many years. I know how hard the job is.

I have been a teacher for many years. I know how hard the job is.

200

People will not be allowed to enter (people have arrived late)

People arriving late will not be allowed to enter.

200

The golden ring, which was stolen weeks ago, was found

Stolen weeks ago, the golden ring was found

200

She saw the movie. She has decided it isn't suitable for her children.


Having seen the movie, she has decided it isn't suitable for her children.

300

The children sat on their beds and watched the thunderstorm

Sitting on their beds the children watched the thunderstorm

300

You can wear this jacket with matching trousers and it looks great.

Worn with matching trousers, this jacket looks great

300

He lived in Spain for many years. He knows how to speak Spanish.

Having lived in Spain for many years, he knows how to speak Spanish.

400

As I have an assignment to finish, I cannot come with you

Having an assignment to finish, I cannot come with you

400

The bread is in the kitchen (the bread was brought by John)

The bread brought by John is in the kitchen.

400

Because he didn't study hard enough for his exam, Ryan couldn't pass it.

Not having studied hard enough for his exam, Ryan couldn't pass it.

500

Because I didn’t want to lose my passport, I gave it to my father.

Not wanting to lose my passport, I gave it to my father.

500

I don't know much about the games (the games are played by children nowadays)

I don't know much about the games played by children nowadays.

500

After he had been told to do the dishes, John entered the kitchen with a frown.

Having been told to do the dishes, John entered the kitchen with a frown

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