Advanced Participle Clauses — Exercise 3
Rewrite each sentence using a participle clause without changing the meaning.
1Because Lina understood the software architecture, she located the fault quickly. , Lina located the fault quickly.
2Because the documents were stored incorrectly, they deteriorated rapidly. , the documents deteriorated rapidly.
3After the researchers had repeated the experiment, they published the findings. , the researchers published the findings.
4When you enter the restricted area, display your identification. On , display your identification.
5As the sea was exceptionally calm, the crew launched the survey boat. , the crew launched the survey boat.
6As there was no suitable alternative, the board renewed the existing contract. , the board renewed the existing contract.
7Because all the permits had been approved, construction could begin. With all the permits , construction could begin.
8If we judge by the latest survey, public confidence is recovering. , public confidence is recovering.
9The airline cancelled the final flight, and as a result 180 passengers were stranded. The airline cancelled the final flight, .
10Although the proposal was rejected initially, it was reconsidered the following year. , the proposal was reconsidered the following year.