Question

Exercise 9. Combine the following pairs of sentences by using participles:
1. We saw some villagers. They were sitting in the shade of a tree.
2. Everybody looked at the old man. He was walking on red hot coals.
3. We could see an official. He was auditing the accounts.
4. They heard the news. They shouted with joy.
5. I found the entire area waterlogged. I decided to stay back at home.
6. Mr Smith switched off his desktop. He went out for a walk.
7. She took a round of the school. She returned to her office to meet the parents.
8. He fed the dog. He sat down to have his own dinner.
9. He has been my partner for eight years. He has now set up his own business.
10. Vibha has got married to a rich man. She has set up a charitable trust.​

Answer 1

1 we saw some villagers sitting in the shade of a tree.

2 everybody looked at old man who was walking on red hot coals.

Answer 2

Answer:

We could see an official.He was auditing the account