Ex. 38. Specify the functions of the participle by inserting in the blanks appropriate conjunctions from the list below.

1. I stood nursing the wrist I had sprained... skating. (Bates) 2. She kept inclining her head... listening for something. (P. W.) 3. He did not look his best... smiling. (P. W.) 4. And then suddenly... smoking a placid after-lunch pipe, his mood changed. (P. W.) 5. He cast a swift glance over his shoulder... debating the practicability of a dive into the traffic. (P. W.) 6. "Good evening!" she said, suddenly and sharply, and Bill Bannister shot up from the sofa... pro­pelled by an explosive. (P. W.) 7. He is safe... living in the country. But he keeps dashing away from the country and losing his head. (P. W.) 8.... saying these words he got up. (S. M.) 9. The house... finished was fresh and gay. (S. M.) 10. Next day,... waiting before that picture he looked at it with wonder. (Galsw.) 11.1 saw him for the first time... lunch­ing here yesterday. (A. Chr.) 12....waiting for that answer, it had become Mr. Pendyce's habit to promenade between these beds. (Galsw.) 13.... passing the bookshop I stopped to look in the window and had noticed among other new books the translation of a novel of mine. (Cron.) 14. I had longingly scanned the exterior of the department... sitting the Marshall with Gavin. (Cron.) 15. It was a pretty mouth but Sam who had made a study of the picture, was of the opinion that it would look even prettier... smiling. (P. W.)

while; when; as if; as though

 

Ex. 39. Recast the following sentences so as to use con­structions with the participle wherever possible.

1. After I had left them I walked up and down the road outside. 2. When I got to his house I stood outside for I don't know how long.... 3. Mr. Cook chuckled as he recalled the scene they had played. 4. Well, Miss Beets didn't want it, so she gave it to me along with other odds and ends, that had belonged to the mistress. 5. Donald turned his whole attention to the menu. When he had ordered he leaned back in his chair.... 6. He pulled a letter from his pocket — the letter he had received this morning. 7. Of course, as she has lived here practically all her life, she knows everything about this place. 8. The waiter brought us two cups of a doubtful fluid which was called coffee. 9. Miss Bentley walked home, and her dog trotted at her heels. 10. His guests left early and Mr. Benson... lay down in a long rotten chair. 11. Charles spoke with a twinkle in his eyes as though he saw what was at the back of the doctor's simple question.... 12. But when she went to bed she could not sleep. 13. The great white pigeons that roosted in their branches were asleep, and the only sound that broke the silence was when one of them for some reason rustled its wings. 14. When dinner was finished, Dolly went up to Sam and put her hand on his shoulder. 15. She stayed still, watching with a singular calm the men who advanced towards her.

 

Ex. 40. Translate into English using the participle or predicative constructions with the participle.

1. Когда дети ушли на прогулку в лес, мать еще долго стояла в дверях, улыбаясь и махая рукой. 2. Мистер Пик­вик, сопровождаемый своими друзьями, отправился изу­чать мир и людей. 3. Я еще не изучил всех материалов, связанных с этой проблемой. 4. Выглянув в окно, мистер Пиквик увидел, что день был прекрасен. Ярко светило солнце, и было слышно, как весело пели птицы в саду. 5. Эта песня напомнила ему мелодию, услышанную им в далекой юности. 6. Доктор Ватсон сидел у окна, наблюдая за проходящими мимо людьми, когда вдруг увидел хоро­шенькую молодую женщину, направляющуюся к их дому. 7. На столе лежала сложенная газета, которую он еще не успел просмотреть. 8. Не обращая внимания на стоны То­ма, Сид лежал с закрытыми глазами, притворяясь, что спит. 9. Положив телефонную трубку, Мэнсон заметил Энни, наблюдавшую за ним. Энни объяснила, что доктор Гриф­фите всегда сам подходил к телефону, но говорил, что его нет дома.

 

 

GRAMMAR IN USE

ALCOHOL AND YOU

Act out a 20-minute opinion poll to find out how people feel about alcohol and a drinking problem. The information below may be of some help to you. Use as many Participles and participial constructions as possible.

Role 1: You are Susan Harper, a research psychologist, you conduct an opinion poll, summarize the information you have collected and prepare an oral report. Be sure to include an introduction to your survey, a summary of the results you have collected, and a conclusion. The conclusion should include your own interpretation of the information you collected.

Role 2: You are Tom Hill, a science student and a social drinker. Alcohol is an accepted part of your life-style. It is not interfering with your college work, health or relationships. You know your limits; you decide ahead of time how much you will drink and stick to this decision.

Role 3: You are Ruth Bantry, a neurologist at a Student Assistance Centre. You strongly object to alcohol drinking. Alcohol is a drug and it affects a person both mentally and physically.

Role 4: You are David Armstrong, an engineer. Once you were a problem drinker. You hurt yourself physically while intoxicated, missed work because of hangovers. Your friends persuaded you to undergo a course of treatment at a mental health clinic. For two years you haven’t had a single drink and you are quite optimistic about your future. Life is great!