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
Because I've been working out for two hours, my muscles are hurting a lot.
NO REDUCTION POSSIBLE
Since came to this country, I have learned several new skills.
Since coming to this country, I have learned several new skills.
Correct or Incorrect?
Before driving to the mall, my car needed its oil changed at the station.
incorrect
Mount Everest, the tallest mountain in the world, is part of the Himalayas. This mountain is located on the boarder between two countries, ______ & ________.
China & Nepal
________ listened to that Dua Lipa song on repeat, I really don't want to play it again.
Having
Reduce: Since I have to pass my driving test today after school, I can't go to the movies with my friends.
Having to pass my driving test today after school, I can't go to the movies with my friends.
Having went to Egypt last year, Mary was eager to go again.
Having gone to Egypt last year, Mary was eager to go again.
__________ president, Joe Biden gave a big speech in Washington DC.
A. Upon election
B. Upon electing
C. Upon being elected
C
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
_________ in medicine, my brother reads the latest news in health.
A. Being interested
B. Being interesting
C. Interesting
A.
Sitting on the beach, the waves crashed into Martin.
Sitting on the beach, Martin was hit by a wave.
Choose the correct sentence:
1. After giving an interesting speech, the students thanked the professor for his time.
2. After he gave an interesting speech, the students thanked the professor for his time.
3. After giving an interesting speech, they thanked the professor for his time.
Sentence 2
The United States famously has 50 states. Which state is the smallest, and which state is the largest?
Rhode Island & Alaska
__________ to spend any more money this week, Jonny did not go to the expensive restaurant with his friends.
A. Wanting
B. Not wanting
C. Having wanted
B
Reduce (2 ways): 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.
Seeing 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.