Reduced Adverb Clauses of Time
While she was driving, she listened to music.
While driving, she listened to music.
or
Driving, she listened to music.
What is the name of the longest river in South America?
The Amazon
_______ going home, I made dinner.
After
Because I like pasta, I want to go to Italy.
Liking pasta, I want to go to Italy.
Because being the President of the US, Biden is under a lot of stress everyday.
Being the President of the US, Biden is under a lot of stress everyday.
While Jim eats, his dog watches him hungrily.
NO REDUCTION POSSIBLE
Which city does Batman live in?
Gotham City
_________ going to bed, I brush my teeth.
Before
Since came to this country, I have learned several new skills.
Since coming to this country, I have learned several new skills.
Fill in the blank:
___________________, you should wash your hands.
....
On Valentine's Day, what type of flower do you give to your love?
Roses
________ listened to that Dua Lipa song on repeat, I really don't want to play it again.
Having
When I turn 18, I will try to get my driver's license.
Upon turning 18, I will try to get my DL.
Having went to Egypt last year, Mary was eager to go again.
Having gone to Egypt last year, Mary was eager to go again.
Correct or Incorrect?
Before driving to the mall, my car needed its oil changed at the station.
incorrect
Which language is the most spoken in the world?
English (1,121 million speakers)
________ angry at her, I didn't go to her birthday party.
HINT: this sentence is a reduced adverb clause of cause and effect
Being
Fill in the blank:
__________________, she screamed in fear.
.......
Sitting on the beach, the waves crashed into Martin.
Sitting on the beach, Martin was hit by a wave.
Reduce:
When he turned 26, Albert Einstein proposed his special theory of relativity.
Upon/On turning 26, Albert Einstein proposed his special theory of relativity.
This English king infamously had 6 wives, and killed 2 of them by chopping off their heads.
King Henry VIII
_____ wanting to spend any more money this week, Jonny did not go to the expensive restaurant with his friends.
not
Reduce: Because I saw Avatar 2 last week, I don't want to see it with you.
Having seen Avatar 2 last week, I don't want to see it with you.
While riding the elevator, it suddenly stopped.
While riding the elevator, he noticed it suddenly stopped.