5.3. Make up new sentences using Absolute Participial Construction.

1. There was in fact nothing to wait for, and we got down to work.

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2. The question was rather difficult to answer at once, and I asked for permission to think it over.

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3. He stood leaning against the wall, his arms were folded.

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4. There was very little time left; we had to hurry.

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5. He read aloud; his small son sat by his side.

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6. The new engines were safely delivered, all of them were in good order.

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7. Our efforts to start the car had failed, and we spent the night in a nearby village.

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8. As our work was finished, we went home.

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9. If the letter is posted today, the news will reach them tomorrow.

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10. If mother permits us, we shall go to the theatre.

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5.4. Translate. Pay attention to Absolute Participial Constructions.

1. The salt separates from freezing water, the ice being pure.

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2. Water is never absolutely pure in nature, the amount of impurities depending upon the locality.

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3.Chemical industry produces large quantities of synthetic materials, plastics being largely used in everyday life.

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4. Polymers losing their properties from atmospheric changes, their manufacture requires special care.

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5. A settlement existed in the locality of Moscow as early as the 10th century, excavations having shown its economic activity and trade connections.

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6. London is divided by the river Thames into two parts, the East End being inhabited by the working people of the city.

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5.5. Make up new sentences using Absolute Participial Construction.

1. As the front door was open, she could see straight through the house.

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2. Rip had no desire to work on his farm, for it was to his mind the worst piece of land in the neighbourhood.

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3. They stood there; the night wind was shaking the drying whispering leaves.

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4. As the situation was urgent, we had to go ahead.

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5. When the greetings were over, John seated himself in a wicker chair.

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6. The town of Crewe is known to be one of the busiest junctions in England: many railway lines pass through it.

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7. We set off; the rain was still coming down heavily.

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8. After a private sitting room had been engaged, bedrooms inspected and dinner ordered, the party walked out to view the city.

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9. Dinner was served on the terrace, as it was very close in the room.

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10. Thoughtful, Andrew finished his omelet; his eyes were all the time fixed upon the microscope.

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