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.

a. complete the sentences, put the verb into the correct form, positive or negative. (simple past tense). 1. it was warm, so i took off my coat. (take). 2. the film wasn't very good. i didn't enjoy it very much. (enjoy). 3. i knew sarah was very busy, so i didn't disturb her. (disturb). 4. i was very tired, so i wentto bed early. (go). 5. the bed was very uncomfortable. i didn't sleep very well. (sleep). 6. sue wasn't hungry, so she didn't eat anything. (eat). 7. we went to kate's house but she wasn't at home. (be). 8. it was a funny situation but 12. it was hard work carrying the bags. they were very heavy. (be)

на прошлых летних каникулах я был в киеве. ездил я с мамой и братом. это было потрясающе. я посетил главную достопримечательность города - владимирский собор. на главных входных дверях изображены князь владимир и княгиня ольга. позже, мама настояла на том, чтобы мы сходили в софийский собор, построенный по воле ярослава мудрого в xi столетии. я сделал много красивых фотографий в этом месте. я был бы рад вернуться туда снова!

last summer holidays i was in kiev. i went with my mother and brother. it was amazing. i visited the main attraction of the city - st. vladimir's cathedral. the main entrance doors depict prince vladimir and princess olga. later, my mother insisted that we go to st. sophia cathedral, built by the will of yaroslav the wise in the xi century. i took a lot of beautiful photos in this place. i would love to go back there again!