D. Combine each pair of sentences using present or past participle phrases.
1. He knocked at the door. He demanded admission.
2. We saw a girl. She was carrying a basket full of fruits.
3. The old woman saw no cars on the road. She started to cross.
4. We saw a tiger. It was chasing a deer.
5. She was deceived by her brothers. She cut off all relations with them.
6. We saw many apple trees in the orchard. They were laden with fruits.
7. The hikers were driven by rain. They took shelter under a tree.
8. Mohit was cheated by his partner. He suffered great financial loss.
Answers
Answer:
An example is given below.
The sage took pity on the mouse. He turned it into a beautiful girl.
We can combine these two sentences using a participle.
Taking pity on the mouse, the sage turned it into a beautiful girl.
Exercise
1. The watchman opened the gate. We entered the palace.
2. We started early. We arrived at noon.
3. We met a girl. She was carrying a basket of flowers on her head.
4. He grabbed his stick. He rushed to the door.
5. The crow stole a piece of cheese. She flew to her nest to enjoy the tasty meal.
6. A passenger alighted from the train. He tripped over a bag on the platform.
7. I was walking along the street. I saw a dead python.
Answers
1. The watchman having opened the gate, we entered the palace.
2. Starting / having started early, we arrived at noon.
3. We met a girl carrying a basket of flowers on her head.
4. Grabbing / having grabbed his stick, he rushed to the door.
5. Stealing / having stolen a piece of cheese, the crow flew to her nest to enjoy the tasty meal.
6. Alighting / having alighted from the train, the passenger tripped over a bag on the platform.
7. Walking along the street, I saw a dead python.
Answer:
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