Participle clauses
Participle clauses
100

Because I live within walking distance of the centre,

I rarely use the car.

Living within walking distance of the centre,

I rarely use the car. 

100

As we'd never had so much peace and quiet before, we

found living here a little strange at first.

Having never had so much peace and quiet

before, we found living here a little strange at

first. 

200

If you play it at full volume, it really annoys the

neighbours.

Played at full volume, it really annoys the

neighbours

200

Our bedroom, which is situated at the back of the

building, has some superb views over the rooftops

towards the docks.

Sitµated at the back of the building, our

bedroom has some superb views over the

rooftops towards the docks. 

300

When I was cycling in to work the other day, I saw a deer.

Cycling in to work the other day, I saw a deer.

300

Although it is not known for its tourist attractions, our

neighbourhood does have one or two treasures which are waiting to be discovered.

Although not known for its tourist attractions.

our neighbourhood does have one or two

treasures waiting to be discovered. 

400

The house is a little off the beaten track, so it's not that easy to find.

Being a little off the beaten track, our house is

not that easy to find.

400

He had spent his childhood in Oslo, so he knew the city well.

Having spent his childhood in Oslo, he

knew the city well.

500

After the children had all left home, we decided to move away from the hustle and bustle.

The children having all left home, we decided

to move away from the hustle and bustle.

500

As she was dressed all in black, she was almost invisible in the starless night

Dressed (or Being dressed) all in black,

she was almost invisible in the starless

night.