VI. Open the brackets using Participle I, II.

1. (Frighten) by the roaring thunder, the baby burst out crying.

2. My work (finish), I went out to see a movie.

3. (Sit) on the sofa, we began to have a long chat.

4. The (hide) treasure has not been found yet.

5. The British Isles (to consist) of two large islands, have their total area over 244000 square kilometres.

6. (To accept) the invitation, we made a tour round the Houses of Parliament.

7. The weather, (to change) very often, is constant topic of conversation in England.

8. (To be) a constitutional monarchy, Great Britain is governed by the Parliament.

9. The British Isles, (to separate) from the European continent, are washed by the Atlantic Ocean, the Irish Sea, the North Sea and the English Channel.

VII. Put the questions to the sentences.

1. The Prime Minister is the majority party leader, appointed to this post by the Queen.

2. Being situated on the British Isles, the United Kingdom is made up of four countries.

3. The mountains, the Atlantic Ocean and warm waters of the Gulf Stream influence the climate of the British Isles making it mild the whole year round.

4. Being mountainous, the North of Scotland is called the Highlands.

5. The South, having beautiful valleys and plains, is called the Lowlands.

6. The House of Commons is the real governing body of the United Kingdom.

7. There is no written constitution in Great Britain, only precedents and traditions.

VIII. Use the words in brackets as participles in the gaps. Make up your sentences.

1. _________ news (surprise)

2. a ______ boy (wait)

3. a _______ car (break)

4. the ________ pizza (forget)

5. the _________ father (work).

IX. Complete the sentences and make clear that the people don't / didn't do it themselves (The first sentence is given as an example.)

1.Yesterday, (I / cut / my hair) I had my hair cut.

2. Every Friday, (Joe / wash / his car) __________.

3. Tomorrow, (she / repair / her shower)_____________.

4. Each Saturday, (we / deliver / a pizza) ________ to our home.

5. Last year, (Bob / clean / his house) _________ by a charwoman.

6. As Phil had a broken arm, (he / type / his texts) ________ by his secretary.

7. (I / pick up / the goods) __________ tomorrow in the afternoon.

8. (we / redecorate / our walls) ____________ last summer.

9. Whenever Clara is staying at this hotel, (she / carry / her bags) ____ into her room.

10. (we / organise / our last party) ____________by professionals.

X. Combine the sentences using participle constructions (Present Participle or Past Participle). (The first sentence is given as an example).

1. The boy who carried a blue parcel crossed the street.

2. The battle was fought at this place. The battle was very significant.

3. She lay in her bed. She wept bitter tears. .

4. The books which were sent to us. They are for my aunt.

5. She stood at the corner. She talked to her friends

6. The children went from house to house. They played trick or treat.

7. He was very tall. He became a basketball player.

8. He was waiting in the hall. He overheard a conversation.

9. The picture was stolen from a museum. It was offered on Ebay.

10. The song was sung last night. It is still in my head.