Question

Replace the subordinate clauses by participial phrases

1. As I didn't know Chinese, I had to turn to the guide for help.
2. When it came out of the blue as it did, the question startled her.
3. The boy sat back in his chair, and bit his lower lip, and fought the sudden rush of emotions which filled his throat.
4. He ignored her question and went on reading.
5. Amelia sat quietly and waited for the conversation to come to an end.
6. Dennis got up and left abruptly his breakfast half eaten.
7. The leaves which were falling covered the earth which was waiting for the winter to come.

Change the sentences so as to use Participle II

1. The events and the characters which are described in this book are purely fictional.
2. The house, which was built two hundred years ago, stood in a long green valley.
3. He applied for a job. It was advertised in the paper.
4. The bride walked down the aisle. She was accompanied by her father.
5. The millionaire bought a picture. It was painted by Picasso.
6. They were driven from the country by persecution. They had to emigrate.
7. He was disowned by his parents. He was forced to stand on his own feet.