Exercise 5. Fill in the correct participle form (Present Participle, Perfect Participle or Participle II)

1. He was sitting in an armchair (read) a magazine. 2. (work) in the company for many years, he knew everyone and everything. 3. The cup (fill) with milk stood on the table. 4. (not, see) each other for ages, they had a lot to talk about. 5. (bear) into a rich family, she got everything she wished for. 6. (be) the child of poor people, he often went to bed hungry. 7. (regret) his words, he apologised. 8. Well (do), we are very proud of you. 9. (park) the car, he went to a restaurant.
10. (watch) the film a dozen times, she knew the dialogues by heart.

Exercise 6. Combine the clauses using participle constructions (Present, Perfect Participle or Participle II). Decide whether to use the conjunctions in the participle clause or not.

1. As she didn’t have a boyfriend, she flirted with every guy she met.
2. Since he had never been there before, he was stunned. 3. Before he left the house, he switched off the lights. 4. As she was on holiday, she couldn’t go to the party. 5. While she was preparing dinner, she cut her finger. 6. When I travel around Ireland, I always stay in youth hostels. 7. Since she didn't hear the doorbell, she missed the delivery. 8. After I had dropped him at the station, I drove straight to the supermarket. 9. Since he didn’t feel well, he stayed in bed. 10. While they were talking on the phone, they forgot everything around them.