Exercises

EXERCISE 1. Make up 5 sentences with Participle I

EXERCISE 2. Translate into Russian paying attention on Participle I

1. Nobody looked at the crying boy. 2. The woman standing there is my elder sister. 3. The young girl singing this beautiful song is my cousin sister. 4. Entering the house, he noticed something strange. 5. Coming to school he remembered he forgot his books at home. 6. Looking out of the window he saw the post man. 7. Hearing the sounds of music they suddenly stopped talking. 8. She went out, leaving the front door opened. 9. Reading this report the specialist understood the whole problem. 10. While shopping I met my good old friend, and I was pleased.

EXERCISE 3. Change the underlined parts of the following sentences with participle constructions.

1. All the people who stand there are students. 2. The young woman who is speaking now is own new secretary. 3. The TV-set that stands on that table is broken. 4. The student who helps the professor in all his science work studies in my group. 5. All the student who take books from the University’s library must return them in time. 6. There are many children in this sport club who take part in the international championships.

EXERCISE 4. Change the underlined parts of the following sentences with participle constructions.

1. Since I know this man I would like to advice you not to trust him. 2. Since he knew that girl he was pleased to take her out to the prom. 3. As she thought that it was his brother at the door, Karen decided to open it. 4. As the people were afraid of getting lost in the wood, they felt their way about very carefully. 5. Since he needed a shelter for the night, Gary decided to go to the neighbors’ house.

EXERCISE 5. Change the underlined parts of the following sentences with participle constructions keeping WHEN.

1. When you speak French pay attention on your pronunciation. 2. Be very careful when you are crossing the street and do not forget to look left and right. 3. When you are leaving the house don’t forget to switch off the light. 4. When you begin to work with the dictionary, don’t forget my instructions. 5. You must have much practice when you are learning to speak a foreign language.

EXERCISE 6. Translate into English, using Participle I where possible.

1. Получив телеграмму, моя сестра немедленно выехала в Москву. 2. Войдя в класс, учительница спросила дежурного, кто отсутствует. 3. Мать улыбалась, глядя на детей, играющих в саду. 4. Взяв перо и бумагу, мальчик стал писать письмо отцу, уехавшему на Дальний Восток. 5. Услышав голос друга, я вышел из комнаты, чтобы встретить его. 6. Увидев незнакомого человека, я извинился и вернулся в свою комнату. 7. Будьте осторожны, переходя улицу. 8. Приехав в Москву, мы, прежде всего, сдали вещи на хранение (to leave something in the left luggage room). 9. Прожив много лет в Англии, он хорошо говорит по-английски. 10. Читая эту книгу, я встретил несколько интересных выражений (to come across). 11. Прочитав книгу, мальчик вернул ее в библиотеку. 12. Проведя лето в деревне, больной совершенно поправился (to be fully recovered). 13. Студенты, читающие английские книги в оригинале, легко овладевают языком. 14. Увидев своих друзей, пришедших проводить его, он подошел к ним.