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Part 1. Transform each sentence below to its original form!

1. Had I not slipped on the stairs, I wouldn’t have broken my arm


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2. Having climbed into the glass cage, the thrilled and terrified tourists were lowered into the
water with the crocodiles.
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3. Not having been trained, the dog was quite a handful
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4. Having collected over €10,000, the school was able to buy new equipment.
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5. While Paragliding towards the beach, I felt the biggest thrill of my life.
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6. He was looking out of the helicopter, feeling slightly nervous
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7. Looking through the photograph album, we were filled with nostalgia.
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8. Having paraglided before, she wasn’t scared
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9. Not having been keen on heights, I don’t think I can do a bungee jump
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10. Used correctly, participles will make your writing more concise.
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If you use participles correctly, they will make your writing more concise.
Part 2. Rewrite and combine the sentences by turning them into participle clause

1. While we were watching the people in their canoes, we decided to try it too.
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2. She’s always been aware of the risks, and because of this she’s never had any serious
accidents.
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3. After they’d watched the stunt, most people were speechless.
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4. After he had learnt how to climb from his father, he became passionate about climbing.
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5. Because I was motivated by the video, I decided to try zip-wiring.
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6. Because I am not an experienced climber, I felt a bit nervous.
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7. While I was skiing on holiday, I broke my leg
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8. Dan’s mother heard him sing and felt very proud.
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9. I’ve worked as a stuntman in films, so I’m used to performing dangerous stunts
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10. I enjoyed caving in Wales, so I want to do it again next holiday.
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