MISTAKE
Been born in Scotland in 1676, Selkirk was the son of a shoemaker.
Born in Scotland in 1676, Selkirk was the son of a shoemaker.
[As I looked out of the window], I noticed two people arguing.
Looking out of the window, I noticed two people arguing.
He came home alone yesterday. You______________ him do that ; hE______________ lost. (LET, GET)
He came home alone yesterday. You SHOULDN’T HAVE LET him do that ; he MIGHT HAVE GOT lost
Can we use "could" to talk about ability in the past on one occasion? If not, what verbs can we use?
No, we have to use "was/were able to," "managed to" or "succeeded in."
Sam left school early because he felt sick.
Feeling sick, Sam left school early.
Planting in a sunny spot, this rose can grow to a height of 2 metres.
Planted in a sunny spot, this rose can grow to a height of 2 metres.
Karen ran out of the building, [she called for help].
Karen ran out of the building, calling for help.
A : I’m afraid Ted is watching TV again. B : He _______________ TV because his room is completely silent and dark. He ______________ . (WATCH, SLEEP)
A : I’m afraid Ted is watching TV again.
B : He CAN’T BE WATCHING TV because his room is completely silent and dark. He MUST BE SLEEPING .
Choose the correct option:
You _____ a taxi from the station. It’ll be quicker than me coming in to get you.
a) might get as well
b) might as well get
c) might as well got
b) might as well get
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.
Not receiving all the applications yet, I am not eager to hire anyone.
Not having received all the applications yet, I am not eager to hire anyone.
[it was filmed in 2009], Invictus is based on a true story.
Filmed in 2009, Invictus is based on a true story.
Tom ________________________ this because it is in French and Tom doesn’t know French. (WRITE)
Tom CAN’T HAVE WRITTEN this because it is in French and Tom doesn’t know French.
True or false. Correct the sentence if it's false:
Adding "well" after the modal verb expresses less possibility.
False. It expresses more possibility.
The golden ring, which was stolen weeks ago, was found.
Stolen weeks ago, the golden ring was found.
Has an assignment to finish, I cannot come with you.
Having an assignment to finish, I cannot come with you.
[because we have three children], we don't have much time.
Having three children, we don't have much time.
He read the message but he ________________________ it (UNDERSTAND)
He read the message but he COULDN’T UNDERSTAND it
(You're talking to a friend of yours)
_____ you help me?
(You're talking to the CEO of the company where you work)
____ I leave early today?
Can you help me?
May I leave early today?
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.
Heard the good news, my sister wanted to cry.
Hearing the good news, my sister wanted to cry.
[after we'd paid for the meal], we left the restaurant.
Having paid for the meal, we left the restaurant.
I _______________ you the money. Why didn’t you ask me. (LEND)
I COULD HAVE LENT you the money. Why didn’t you ask me
Correct the sentence:
Someone is knocking on the door. It may have been the postman.
Someone is knocking on the door. It may be the postman.
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.