Participle clauses
Because I live within walking distance of the centre,
I rarely use the car.
TRIPLE SCORE (3X)
Living within walking distance of the centre,
I rarely use the car.
As we'd never had so much peace and quiet before, we
found living here a little strange at first.
ANSWER CORRECTLY AND GO AGAIN
Having never had so much peace and quiet
before, we found living here a little strange at
first.
The newly renovated room is light and ______, with large windows that let in plenty of natural sunlight, creating a pleasant and welcoming atmosphere.
airy
If you play it at full volume, it really annoys the
neighbours.
Played at full volume, it really annoys the
neighbours
Our bedroom, which is situated at the back of the
building, has some superb views over the rooftops
towards the docks.
ANSWER INCORRECTLY AND LOSE A TURN
Sitµated at the back of the building, our
bedroom has some superb views over the
rooftops towards the docks.
After a thorough cleaning, the living room looked _____ and tidy, with everything in its proper place.
neat
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.
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.
The children's playroom was bright and _______, painted in vibrant colors and filled with toys and games.
DOUBLE SCORE (2X)
cheerful
The house is a little off the beaten track, so it's not that easy to find.
DOUBLE SCORE (2X)
Being a little off the beaten track, our house is
not that easy to find.
He had spent his childhood in Oslo, so he knew the city well.
ANSWER CORRECTLY AND DEDUCT THE SAME AMOUNT FROM ANOTHER TEAM
Having spent his childhood in Oslo, he
knew the city well.
The basement felt dark and _______, with only a single, flickering light bulb to illuminate the space.
dingy
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.
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.
Their small apartment was cramped and _______, making it challenging to find space for all their belongings.
cluttered