Заняття 34

Тема: Дієприкметник. Дієприкметникові конструкції.

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2.Read the following sentences. Define the forms of the participles. Translate the sentences into
Ukrainian.
A. 1.I saw you dancing, and I'll never be the same again! 2.This novel explores the healing power of love. 3.I
will always be here waiting for you! 4.Her mother was always there for her and for John, advising them when
they asked, rooting for them, cheering them on. Meredith had always been mother and father for them both.
5.My days are spent taking books off shelves and putting them back on the shelves. 6.The clock told him it
was almost twelve thirty. Throwing down the pencil, he stood up, stretching his long legs. 7.The balloons
rose, slowly, big, red and round, hobbling and weaving toward the fluffy white clouds. 8.There was such a
freezing cold
B. 1.Books written by W. Shakespeare are translated into many languages. 2.He didn’t notice the letter
hidden among the newspapers. 3.When questioned about what he was thinking of, he gave no answer.
4.Founded on the basis of a small school the Moscow Conservatory has grown into a major educational
establishment, named after P. Chaikovsky. 5.As followed by angry bees the boy ran towards the house.
6.You can see beautifully illustrated manuscripts in the British museum.
C. 1.Having colonized many African and Asian countries Great Britain became a powerful state. 2.Having
lost the power Britain is still one of the most developed European countries. 3.Having won the political
struggle the leader of the party became very popular. 4.Having come to power the monarch becomes the
Commander-in-Chief. 5.Having received the majority in Parliament the Labour party became the leading
party in Great Britain.

3.Put the verbs in brackets into the form of

a) the Present Participle
an (interest) book, a (sleep) child, two (play) dogs, the (win) number, several (travel) bags, the (move) power,
a (touch) moment, an (excite) film, a (work) man, (run) water;

b) the Past Participle.

the (lose) son, an (interest) audience, a (break) leg, an (empty) bottle, a (close) door, a (decorate) room, two
(pack) bags, the (write) letters, the (sell) car, the (buy) apples;

c) the Perfect Participle (active or passive voice).

(stop) the car, the police officer wanted to see the documents; (write) the test, we felt relieved; (work) all day,
we were quite exhausted in the evening; (send) to counter 24, I had to return to counter 3; (confess), he was
accused of even more criminal offences; (arrive) at the station, we called a taxi; (type) by the secretary, the
letter was signed by the boss; (interrupt) several times, he was rather annoyed; (live) in Oxford for two years,
she spoke English like a native speaker; (rescue), the injured man was taken to hospital.

4.Which form is correct? (Present Participle or Past Participle)

1. I am very (interesting; interested) in history.
2. The party was (boring; bored).
3. I was (boring; bored) to death.
4. The (barking: barked) dog kept us awake at night.
5. Did you see Justin (dancing; danced)?
6. (Running; Run) away from the castle, Cinderella lost a shoe.
7. History is very (interesting; interested).
8. The car race was (exciting; excited).
9. (Exciting; Excited) about their birthday party, the girls could not sleep.
10. He was sitting on the floor (playing; played) the guitar.

5.Fill in the correct participle form. (Present Participle, Past Participle or Perfect Participle)
1. He was sitting in an armchair (reading; read; having read) a magazine.
2. (Working; Worked; Having worked) in the company for many years, he knew everyone and everything.
3. The cup (filling; filled; having filled) with milk stood on the table.
4. (Not seeing; Not seen; Not having seen) each other for ages, they had a lot to talk about.
5. (Bearing; Born; Having born) into a rich family, she got everything she wished for.
6. (Being; Been; Having been) the child of poor people, he often went to bed hungry.
7. (Regretting; Regretted; Having regretted) his words, he apologised.
8. Well (doing; done; having done), we are very proud of you.
9. (Parking; Parked; Having parked) the car, he went to a restaurant.
10. (Watching; Watched; Having watched) the film a dozen times, she knew the dialogues by heart.
Participial Constructions
2.2. Point out the Objective Participial Construction and translate into Ukrainian.
1. She liked to watch him digging and planting. 2. Jane watched her brother unpacking the clothes. 3. I found
myself wondering about what he was going to do. 4. Suddenly he heard someone running down the stairs. 5.
I could readily understand George falling in love with Lynn at first sight. 6. He saw the car coming over the
rise of a hill. 7. She could hear the man and Soames talking together. 8. He found her having coffee in the
sitting room. 9. She doesn’t want her sister worried. 10. We must have our tickets registered.

3.3.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 wife.
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.
4.4.Point out the Subjective Participial Constructions and translate into Ukrainian.
1. Through the window Florence was seen packing a suitcase. 2. In the evening Gertrude was found sitting
on the porch of the neighbouring house. 3. One evening he was seen going into this very house 4. Some of
the birds can be noticed sitting in the trees. 5. They were heard talking together. 6. Her footsteps were heard
crossing the room. 7. A voice was heard calling his name. 8. Each day his short stout figure could be seen
going along the corridor.

5.5.Point out absolute participial constructions. Translate into Ukrainian.

1. Each of them being my friend, the news that they were engaged had interested me very much. 2. They sat
out with the lantern, John telling his tale. 3. This question settled, the reunion was on again. 4. The last train
having gone, we had to walk home. 5. Peter acting as guide, we shall easily find the caves. 6. Edwin was
advancing through the undergrowth, his gaze fixed upon the ground. 7. Weather permitting, the football
match will take place on Wednesday. 8. All the essays having been written and collected, the teacher sent
the class home. 9.The classes finished, we went to have dinner. 10.The electrons move with various speed,
their speed depending on the temperature.

6.6.Transform the following complex sentences into simple ones using the absolute participial
construction.
MODEL: As it was late, he bolted the windows. – It being late, he bolted the windows.
1.As the weather was unusually mild at that time of the year, we didn’t go skating. 2. After the sun had risen,
we continued our way. 3.As it is rather cold, I put on my coat. 4.As his mother teaches English, he knows the
language very well. 5.As it was a hot day, all of us were thirsty. 6.As my friend had bought the tickets
beforehand, we did not need to hurry. 7.As all shops were closed, we couldn’t buy anything. 8.When the
work had been done, they went home. 9.When the house had been built, we got a new flat. 10.As the key
had been lost, she couldn’t get into the room.

7.7.Point out the Prepositional Absolute Participial Construction and translate into Ukrainian.
1. Madge watched me as I sat there with my head drooping. 2.She was standing on the rock ready to dive,
with the green water below inviting her. 3.She hurriedly left the room with her eyes red. 4. It was a lovely
morning, with a keen breeze whipping the water. 5.The girl wandered away, with tears rolling down her
cheeks. 6.The moonlit road was empty, with the cool wind blowing in their faces. 8.Then, with her heart
beating fast, she went up and rang the bell. 9.I can't write with you standing there, Margery. 10.We stood there
for a while with the water lapping our feet.

8.8.Translate into English using participial constructions.

1.Я чув, як він відчиняв двері. 2.Вона відчула, як він торкався до її руки. 3.Він спостерігав, як мама
мила посуд. 4.Ми бачили, як вони повільно наближалися до нас. 5.Я чула, коли про нього говорили.
6.Мені надрукують цього листа. 7.Її помітили, коли вона переходила вулицю. 8.Оскільки ніч була
темна, ми рухалися повільно. 9.Оскільки було дуже рано, я не міг знайти його. 10. Коли мій брат
закінчив школу, моя сім’я переїхала до Луцька.11.Написавши твір, вона почала виконувати інше
завдання. 12.Оскільки стаття була важка, я не змогла перекласти її без вашої допомоги.