C2-PROFICIENCY: Participles

Participle clauses can give extra information or describe the time, cause or result of the information in the main clause. The subject of the participle clause is usually the same as the subject of the main clause.

time: Approaching the roundabout, we saw the school on the left-hand side.

reason: Not being qualified, she is unlikely to be promoted.

condition: Washed by hand, the sweater will not lose its shape.

result: School teachers went on strike leaving many young children without adequate supervision.

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