1. Rewrite the sentences with a participle clause.

1.  The painting which was stolen from the gallery was worth millions of dollars.

2.  As I don’t have a credit card, I found it difficult to book an airline ticket over the phone.

3.  The winner crosses the finishing line and he raises his hands in triumph as he does so.

4. The water heater broke in the night and flooded the entire basement.

5.  If it is taken properly, the medication is quite safe.

6.  He had spent his childhood in Toronto, so he knew the city well.

7.  Because he was unemployed, Doug spent a lot of his time filling out job applications.

8.  I was eager to catch the bus on time because I had gotten in trouble the day before for arriving to school late.

9.  They hoped to confirm their reservation, so the couple contacted the travel agent.

2. Add a participle clause to each of these sentences.

1.  I accidentally deleted my essay.

2.  I went downtown to see a movie with my friends.

3.  He was unable to get to class on time for the third time this week.

4.  The man was a friend of my uncle.

5.  The car was never found.

6.  John couldn’t find another job.

7.  Dark chocolate has health benefits.

8.  He tripped and fell on the ground.

9.  He tiptoed through the house.

10.  The blizzard lasted for five days straight.