This document provides examples of how participial phrases can be used to reduce relative clauses, time clauses, and combine sentences. It also provides examples of choosing the correct word based on parts of speech and correcting mistakes in sentences containing participial phrases. The document is an instructional text on proper usage of participial phrases in the English language.

1. PARTICIPLE PHRASES (1)
I/. Participle phrase is used to reduce a relative clause:
1.
I was awakened by the sound of laughter which came from the room
next door. ……………………………………………………………………
2.
The helicopter which was flying toward the lake made a low droning
sound. ………………………………………………………………………
3.
The scientists who research the causes of cancer are making progress.
…………………………………………………………………………
4.
The couples who live in the house next door are both college
professors. …………………………………………………………
5.
George is the man who was chosen to represent the committee at the
convention ………………………………………………………….
6.
I come from a small city which is located in the southern part of the
country. …………………………………………………………
II/. Participle phrase is used to reduce a time clause
7.
After he had finished his homework, he went to bed.
………………………………………………………
8.
Jennifer looked in the rearview mirror before she drove onto the main
road. ………………………………………………………
9.
When the baby was made to take medicine, he cried aloud.
………………………………………………………
10.
Before the road was repaired, it was very hard to drive on.
………………………………………………………
11.
When the shirt is made of silk, it has higher price.
………………………………………………………
12.
Jim hurt his arm while he was playing tennis.
………………………………………………
III/. Participle phrase is used to combine 2 sentences:
13.
She put on a serious face. She began to tell the story.
………………………………………………
14.
He took off his shoes. He walked into the house.
………………………………………………
15.
Mary didn’t feel too well. She left work early.
………………………………………………
16.
I didn’t expect anyone to be in the house. I walked straight in.
………………………………………………
17.
The woman was driving along. She was listening to her car radio.
…………………………………………………………………
18.
Dave was walking up the stairs. He was whispering cheerfully.
………………………………………………
IV/. Choose the correct word:
19.
Are you interesting / interested in football?
20.
The football match was quite exciting / excited. I enjoyed it.
21.
It’s sometimes embarrassing / embarrassed when you have to ask
people for money.
22.
Do you usually get embarrassing / embarrassed?
23.
I had never expected to get the job. I was really amazing / amazed
when I was offered it.
24.
She has really learned very fast. She has made astonishing /
astonished progress.
25.
It was a really terrifying / terrified experience. Afterwards, everybody
was really shocking / shocked
26.
He’s one of the most boring / bored people I’ve ever met. He never
stops talking, and he never say anything interesting / interested
27.
The breaking / broken dishes lay on the floor.
28.
When James noticed the burning / burnt building, he notified the fire
department immediately.
V/. Correct the mistakes if necessary:
29.
The pilot saw many beautiful sights on flying over the Channel.
……………………………………………………………….
30.
Getting out of bed, a scorpion bit him.
……………………………………………………………….
31.
Since arriving in this city, she hasn’t got any good sleep.
…………………………………………………………………
32.
The students will have a party upon finishing this assignment,
………………………………………………………
33.
John had an accident on driving to school yesterday.
………………………………………………………………
34.
I learned many things about Burmese customs upon living in Burma.
……………………………………………………………………
35.
While sitting at the foot of a cliff, a stone fell on him.
……………………………………………………………….
36.
Driving to work, the traffic jams infuriated him.
……………………………………………………………….
37.
Sitting in the dentist's chair, an idea suddenly occurred to me.
……………………………………………………………….
38.
While cleaning his gun, it went off unexpectedly.
……………………………………………………………….
39.
She lay in her bed, weeping bitter tears.
……………………………………………………………….
40.
Barking furiously, I led the dog out of the room.
………………………………………………………………..

2. PARTICIPLE PHRASES (2)
After getting home from elementary school, …………
a. Our house buzzes with the children's many activities
b. the dog greets the children at the front door with wagging tail
c. the children have an hour to play before they begin their homework.
d. the school bus drops the children at the corner near their house.
2.
……… the pagoda is considered to be one of an important historical
places in our city.
a. Building in the 15 th century b. As building in the 15 th century.
c. Built in the 15 th century
d. Built the 15 th century.
3.
Having been found guilty of theft, ………to find work in his chose
field as an accountant.
A. was difficult for Henry Jones B. found Henry Jones difficult
C. Henry Jones found it difficult D. it was found by Henry Jones difficult
4.
……… , we all agreed to let him go.
A. Having promised not to tell anyone what he had seen
B. Promising not telling anyone else what he saw
C. When he promised not telling anyone else what he saw
D. After he had promised not to tell anyone what he had seen
5.
Entered the room, he discovered that he had lost his wallet while
A
B
C
shopping in the city center.
D
6.
Those two teams are playing against each other, attempted to score
A
B
points by throwing a ball into the opponent's goal.
C
D
7.
(ĐH 2012 –A1 )To my surprise, the stranger knew my name.
A. What surprised me most was the stranger’s name.
B. I was surprised that the stranger knew my name.
C. My name was the only thing the stranger knew.
D. It surprised the stranger that I knew his name.
8.
(ĐH 2012 –D1 )Martin missed his flight because he had not been
informed of the change in flight schedule.
A. Martin missed his flight, though he had been informed of the
change in the flight schedule.
B. Martin had been informed of his flight delay, which was due to the
change in flight schedule.
C. Not having been informed of the change of the flight schedule,
Martin missed his flight.
D. Not having missed his flight, Martin was informed of the change in
flight schedule.
9.
The struggle for women’s rights began in the 18th century during a
period______ as the Age of Enlightenment.
A. known
B. is knowing C. that knew D. Knew
(ĐH 2011)
10.
Publishing in the UK, the book has won a number of awards in recent
regional book fairs.
A
B
C
D
11.
During our tour of the refinery, it was seen that both propane and
A
B
C
gasoline were produced in large volumes.
D
1.
12.
(ĐH 2010) Many people have found the monotonous buzzing of the
A
B
vuvuzela in the 2010-World-Cup matches so annoyed.
C
D
13.
(ĐH 2009) Found in the 12th century, Oxford University ranks among
A
B C
the world’s oldest universities.
D
14.
(ĐH 2008) Having been delayed by heavy traffic, _______.
A. it was impossible for her to arrive on time
B. her being late was intolerable
C. it was difficult for her to arrive on time
D. she was unable to arrive on time
15.
(ĐH 2007) Hillary changed her major from linguistics to business, _.
A. hoping she can easier get a job
B. with the hope for being able finding a better job
C. hoping to find a job more easily
D. with hopes to be able easier to get employment
16.
Educated in the UK, his qualifications are widely recognized in the
world of professionals. A
B
C
D
(CĐ 08)
17.
I’ve just been told some ______ news.
A. astonish B. astonishment C. astonished D. astonishing
18.
We were all surprised when she suddenly came back.
A. All of us found it surprising that she suddenly came back.
B. The fact that we were surprised made her come back.
C. All of us were amazing to see her come back.
D. She was surprised, coming back suddenly.
19.
The British national anthem, calling “God Save the Queen”, was a
A
B
C
traditional song in the 18th century.
D
(CĐ 2010)
20.
______ entering the hall, he found everyone waiting for him.
A. On
B. At
C. With
D. Of
21.
Being that he was a good swimmer, John managed to rescue the child.
A
B
C
D
22.
(CĐ 2011) Building thousands of years ago, the ancient palace is
A
B
C
popular with modern tourists.
D
23.
(CĐ 2012) Opened the letter from her boyfriend, she felt extremely
exited.
A
B
C
D