FUNCTIONS OF PARTICIPLE I IN THE SENTENCE

Participle I Perfect is used only as an adverbial modifier.

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* He rose to his feet his arms folded.

Ex. 1. State the form of the participle.

1. Turning round, he stared at me, but I perceived he did not see me. (S. M.) 2. I kept silence for a little while, thinking of what Stroeve had told me. (S. M.) 3. He looked... like a man, who has fallen into the water with all his clothes on, and, being rescued from death, frightened still, feels that he only looks a fool. (S. M.) 4. When Ashendon, having warmly shaken their hands, closed the door behind the pair he heaved a great sigh of relief. (S. M.) 5....having tried various topics of conversation... I asked her to tell me who all the people at table were. (S. M.) 6. Neither of us had seen Strickland for two or three weeks — I because I had been busy with friends who were spending a little while in Paris, and Stroeve because, having quarrelled with him more violently than usual, he had made up his mind to have nothing more to do with him. (S. M.) 7. Above the mantelpiece was a most peculiar picture, which showed nothing more than a child's small wooden chair, painted red.... (Cron.) 8....having inquired the way from one of the group of youths lounging outside the Valley Ice Cream Saloon, he (Andrew) set out for the dentist's house. (Cron.) 9. He went out quickly, shutting the door behind him. (A. Chr.) 10. She didn't return with us, having been asked to a supper party... (A. Chr.) 11. In the provinces, you not only know everybody, but you know all their life histories, and can give advice at the drop of a hat on anyone's love problem, having listened to all the telephone conversations and read most of the correspondence relating to the affair. (M. D.) 12. Then she got out and the man seeing her gave an astonished shout. (A. Chr.) 13. I laughed embarrassed, but not wholly displeased with the role thrust upon me. (A. Chr.) 14. There was another silence; Liza sat thinking, and Tom stood at the window, looking at her. (S. M.)

Ex. 2. Use Participle I in the required form instead of the infinitive in brackets.

1. I stood for a moment at the window, (to look) at the gaiety of the day. (S. M.) 2. (to finish) his toilet,: he wrapped himself in a thick overcoat and wound a muffler round his neck. (A. Chr.) 3. And (to reach) the conclusion, he gave no further thought to the matter. (P. W.) 4. And then when the table (to set) for and dinner brought in, he put aside his book and gave her a glance... she was startled... (S. M.) 5. He peered at her, (to blink). (P. W.) 6. He got out of his seat and walked over and stood in front of Janet and Mary, (to look) down at them. (Rob.) 7....he writes a long letter to his critic, (to tell) him he is very sorry he thought his book was bad. (S. M.) 8. His father, (to retire), lived in an unpretentious, but not mean, house. (S. M.) 9. (to revolve) these and... other matters in my mind, I went mechanically on my round. (A. Chr.) 10. It was about ten o'clock at night; I had been dining by myself at a restaurant, and (to return) to my small apartment, was sitting in my parlour, reading. (S. M.) 11. (to ruffle) his grizzled hair with an affectionate hand, she remained for a while in silent meditation. (P. W.) 12. He decided to speak to her in the train (to come) home. (Cron.) 13. The next minute... the front door was flung open and he was in the lighted halt (to welcome)... by a short, plump, smiling woman of about forty.... (Cron.) 14. It was not so much the fact that, (to invite) down to this place for a... visit, he found himself requested by his host to go and tell his uncle bedtime stories. (P. W.) 15. I came down here, (to hope) that I would get over it. (P. W.) 16. She drank deeply, and, (to do) so, sighed with satisfaction. (P. WQ 17. Again the hands rose eloquently, (to express) better than words could do Mr. Hercule Poirot's sense of utter outrage. (A. Chr.) 18. Sam, feeling that the interview, (to reach) this point might be considered over, got up. (P. W.)

Ex. 3. Define the function of Participle I.

\. The returning troops marched up Fifth Avenue. (F. F.) 2. It was a pleasant room overlooking the garden with French windows that opened on it. (A. Chr.) 3. And isn't it always alarming — one's first contact with the natives? (P. W.) 4. Ashenden, standing in front of the fire to warm himself, a cigarette between his lips, made no reply. (S. M.) 5. "Sit down, sit down," she said, waving her hand towards one of the couches. (D. Rob.) 6. Using a direct outside line, Mel dialed his home number. (A. H.) 7. Turning to his sister, he grasped her hand and said in a tone of command: "Well, Juley." (Galsw.) 8. It was a small oil painting representing a pale pink house standing adjacent to a canal....(A. Chr.) 9. Coming out of the dining-room, we met the other day nurses coming in for the ordinary breakfast. (M. D.) 10. There were fleecy white clouds, hovering above Table Mountain, and nestling on the slopes below, right down the sea was the sleeping town gilded... by the morning sunlight. (A. Chr.) 11. Being an actress, she was able to make her point. (A. Chr.) 12. I put on my hat and went out intending to buy a few souvenirs. 13. He sat for a long time watching the flames leap up into the darkness. (Cus.) 14. From it you locked down on the big waves lashing against the black rocks. (A. Chr.) 15. Desolate, he stood in front of the automobile gate with a crowd of staring children, feeling that he had reached the end at last. (F. F.) 16. In this instance my attention wandered to the four people sitting at the next table. (A. Chr.) 17. But this morning he viewed it (his medal) less with pride than with a queer secret entreaty as though trying to restore his condifence in himself. (Cron.)

Ex. 4. Define the type of an adverbial modifier expressed by Participle I.

1. Liza walked back, wishing to get home in time to cook the dinner. (S. M.) 2. She leant en the sill, looking out into the street. (S. M.) 3....Bosinney was looking round as if pointing out the peculiarities of the guests. (Galsw.) 4. When listening to her I had the impression that she actually had done what she claimed to do — worked a kind of gigantic miracle. (A. Chr.) 5. My personal assistant was speaking; someone called Ellen Smith was on the line, asking to speak to me urgently. (P. W.) 6....she felt as if she could sit there all through the night looking out into the cool, dark street.... (S. M.) 7. Arriving at Hazelmoor once more, they rang again and knocked, but elicited no response. (A. Chr.) 8. Mrs. Sun-bury, disapproving of her make-up..., took an instant dislike to her.... (S. M.) 9. I led a very regular life, working in the morning, and in the afternoon lounging about the gardens of the Luxemburg.... (S. M.) 10. After that I was left to my own devices, and I proceeded to carry out a plan, I had formed coming home. (A. Chr.) 11. In half an hour the Dutchman, looking at his watch, announced that he must go. (S. M.) 12. "Where's sister?" he snapped, snatching down the chart of his first patient and scattering the notes all over the floor. (M. D.) 13. Clearly he wrote the letter keeping himself well in hand. (A. Chr.) 14....I stood there, taking no heed of time, lost in a dream. (A. Chr.) 15. Andrew, having inquired his way of the janitor, found himself outside the classroom of Standard I. (Cron.) 16. Miss Waterford was a good hostess and seeing my embarrassment came up to me.... (S. M.)

Ex. 5. Translate into Russian paying attention to the function of Participle I.

1. He drove slowly, enjoying the quiet of the evening. (Cron.) 2. At that moment a man, leaning on a stick, came walking slowly along the veranda. (S. M.) 3. And in the straight narrow road, leading up the hill their feet kicked up a yellow dust. (Galsw.) 4. Looking back, I realize that what I have written about Charles Strickland must seem very unsatisfactory. (S. M.) 5. Vere street... is a short straight street leading out of the Westminster Bridge Road.... (S. M.) 6. So much Jeanne heard before she went out, closing the door behind her. (A. Chr.) 7. I kept silence for a while, thinking of what Stroeve had told me. (S. M.) 8. When she had finished she sat staring in front of her for some minutes. (A. Chr.) 9. I went out on to the landing, and cautiously down the stairs, hoping that one of the... doors would open.... (M. D.) 10. Carriage nodded and went back to the desk. Baydr leaned back in his chair, thinking. (D. Rob.) 11. "I am afraid it is a big problem I have brought you today," said the girl giving me a pleasant bow. (A. Chr.) 12. She came at last, hurrying across the road with her suitcase in her hand. (Cus.) 13. She was tremendously excited, laughing and singing.... (S. M.) 14. She sat, leaning her head on her hands, breathing in the fresh air.... (S. M.) 15. Suddenly she rose and peered at the paper, holding it as close under the light as possible. (A. Chr.) 16. I am glad you could come so soon because as a matter of fact I have already three or four people waiting for a vacancy to come here. (A. Chr.) 17. And the picture of the pale pink house by the canal bridge Tuppence hung over the mantelpiece in her bedroom where she could see it every morning when drinking her early morning tea. (A. Chr.) 18. Baydr, looking from his window, saw the white roofs of the houses below him. (D. Rob.) 19. She settled herself in a chair and sat watching him. (S. M.)

Ex. 6. Point out verbal, adjectival and adverbial characteristics of Participle I in the following sentences.

1. Nick looked on at the moon, coming up over the hills. (E. H.) 2. Obediently shutting the door, Edna advanced into the room.... (A. Chr.) 3. I got a telegram from Bill's uncle asking me to come. (P. W.) 4. Having got his son back like this, he felt he must know what was his financial position. (Galsw.) 5. His wife was of the opinion that a frown suited his... face, giving it authority. (White) 6. To begin with, it appears he caught sight of a man behaving suspiciously. (A. Chr.) 7. The car stopped. Drawing a long breath Pat got out. (F. F.) 8. The photograph showed a young girl standing... against the conventional background of a photographer's studio, a pagoda and a group of palm trees. (S. M.) 9. Having arrived in front of it (the house), she put her hands to her mouth in trumpet form and shouted: "I! I! I! Sally!" (S. M.) 10. Sally saw the advertisement of a play being acted at the neighbouring town. (S. M.) 11. "Nonsense," said Caroline in reply... "you'll see. Ten to one she's left a letter confessing everything." (A. Chr.) 12. Turning slowly, holding on to the wall, he dragged his way back into his room. (Cron.) 13. The following evening, having refused Elliot's telephoned offer to fetch me, I arrived quite safely at Mrs. Bradley's house. (S. M.) 14....pushing the people aside, he made his way through the crowd.... (S. M.) 15. And for a moment they all three stood silently looking at one another. (S. M.) 16....quickly taking her handkerchief, she hid her face in it and began to sob broken-heartedly. (S. M.)

Ex. 7. State whether the action expressed by Participle 1 is prior or simultaneous with the action of the verb-predicate.

1. I kept silence for a little while, thinking of what Stroeve had told me. (S. M.) 2. Gripping his bag, Manson leaped from the train and walked quickly down the platform, searching eagerly for some sign of welcome. (Cron.) 3....she passed him, pretending to look in front of her. (S. M.) 4. Jim put on his hat and went out, slamming the door.... (S. M.) 5..I was sitting in the cafe, reading a newspaper. (S. M.) 6. I wandered about looking at the pictures I knew so well and let my fancy play idly at the emotions they suggested. (S. M.) 7. Turning back to the first page he wrote at the top: "Ballet Shoes". (F. F.) 8. "How dreadful!" I said, looking alarmed. (A. Chr.) 9. "Why did you invite Barry?" Gil Tulloch asked, reddening. (White) 10. A moment later the other sailor climbed beside him, then both stood idly smoking and talking. (D. Rob.) 11. Turning in what was for her obvious and only possible direction early in life, Val Tulloch was a woman who believed that all others must accept the one way to happiness. (White) 12. "Twenty-five minutes past five," said Mr. Rycrolf glancing at the clock. 13; "Tea," I said, setting the big white cup... in front of him. (Banks) 14. Buttoning her raincoat up to her throat and knotting a scarf round her hair she went to Victoria Street. (Cus.) 15. Getting up, I ran impulsively across the room and flung my arms round her neck..(A. Chr.) 16. Waking as the sun crept over his pillow, he yawned, sat up and perceived that another dav had arrived. (P. W.)

Ex. 8. Recast the following sentences so as to use attributive clauses instead of the constructions with Participle I.

1....it was quite dark and she didn't recognize the man standing in front of her. 2. We passed into a large sunny apartment looking out towards the sea. 3. Most people living in out-of-the-way places when the mail comes tear open impatiently their papers. 4. A little way off he saw his wife in a long chair talking with the Davidsons and he strolled over to her. 5. He picked up a chattering acquaintance with several persons living in his hotel and he was not lonely. 6. There were people passing to and fro and he joined one of the groups. 7. When we were in the train, speeding towards Riga, my friend wrote busily for a few minutes. 8. Having nearly two hours to wait he made himself comfortable in the waiting room. 9. There is a taxi, waiting just round the corner. 10. Rising, he went to the parlour, where the doctor, standing on the hearthrug with his back to the fire, greeted him. 11. And then, quite unexpectedly, he received a message from Mr. Anderson, asking him to call at the Company offices. 12. The place was crowded with doctors and their wives, talking, laughing, generating immense cordiality. 13. I've just had a letter from my aunt asking me to go down to her place and stay.

Ex. 9. Recast the following sentences so as to use constructions with Participle I instead of attributive clauses.

1. To hide the tears which were coming from her eyes she turned away and walked homewards. 2. Going upstairs she woke the woman who lived on the floor above her. 3. She went with her long, rigorous stride to the steps that led down from Oxford Street. 4. They got into the car which smelt of hot leather and petrol. 5. It was very dark with a gusty wind and a fine spatter of rain, which blew into their faces at street corners. 6. I don't suppose he ever lived in a house that had a bathroom till he was fifty. 7. I noticed as we walked along the street that sometimes the men who passed us stared at my girl-friend. 8. It was a long, wide, straight street that ran parallel with the Vauxhall Bridge. 9. He followed her across the lawn to the table which stood in the shade of a fine tree. 10. He saw in the garden a solemn young man in a brown suit who was striding up and down the lawn. 11. The ship, which had arrived at the dock that afternoon, had taken fourteen days to cross the Atlantic. 12. I caught sight of a lean man of mournful appearance, who was moving in the opposite direction. 13. In the interval which had elapsed since his parting from Mr. Brown a striking change had taken place in his appearance. 14. He looked up. Over the fence which divided the garden from the one next door a familiar face was peering. 15. The photograph which had so excited the young man was the large one that stood in the centre of the mantelpiece. 16. I had said all that I had to say on the subject that had brought me there. 17. He was never at a loss for a remark; he could discourse on the topics of the day with an ease that prevented his hearer from experiencing any sense of strain.

Ex. 10. Recast the following sentences so as to use adverbial clauses instead of constructions with Participle I.

1. Accompanying him down the road, Annie told him as best as she could about Dick. 2. Peter, meeting Andrew in the street, remarked airily: "I never had a better case.", 3. Suddenly she roused herself with a start, fancying she had heard something. 4. Closing the window, she went into the passage and opened the street door. 5. Leaving the house of the Browns Andrew continued on his round with a queer warmth round his heart. 6. Andrew, hurrying home full of the triumph of the scientific method, kept everything he had to say to his wife. 7. He glanced quickly at Christine, hoping she had not observed the incident. 8. Liza did not answer, and Mrs. Webster, having nothing more to say, continued her supper in silence. 9. He could exercise tact when dealing with the affairs of the others but none when dealing with his own. 10. Advancing towards him, she held out her hand. 11. He generally used that language when talking to children. 12. And now", suddenly realizing that his work as Doctor Bell's assistant must terminate at the end of the month, he began immediately to look for another position. 13. Coming to the Botanical Gardens one morning in the middle of October, John found his favourite bench occupied. 14. I sank down on the sofa, suddenly realizing what had happened. 15. A tenant had made inquiries concerning the house, wishing to rent it. 16. He showed enthusiasm when talking about his books. 17. I walked down to the beach to bathe, and my uncle, having something to do in the town, walked part of the way with me. 18. Jack worked at night, and Rosie, having nothing to do, was glad to go out with one or other of her friends.

Ex. 11. Recast the following sentences so as to use constructions with Participle I instead of adverbial clauses.

1. While Alee had many loyal friends, he also had enemies. 2. Liza, when she was left alone, began to turn things over in her mind. 3. I saw a light in your window as I was passing. 4. Though I felt sorry for him I could not help laughing. 5. When I heard he was in town, I used to send a boy to find him and make him come to dinner with me. 6. When he had finished his tea, Andrew left the kitchen. 7. When Jack reached Andrew he gave a theatrical start of recognition. 8. When he got to Euston he paid off the taxi and inquired for the next train to Dover. 9. When I went upstairs, I found him asleep, with all his clothes on. 10. "I knew Tom well," he said, as he leaned back in his chair and lit the cigar, I had offered him. 11. When I arrived, a little late, I found the party already complete. 12. When his first picture was exhibited they came to Amsterdam to see it, his father and his sister and his mother, and his mother cried, when she looked at it. 13. And while she waited for him to come, her pride began revolting. 14. After we left the bears, we left the Zoo and crossed over this little street in the park. 15. As Andrew pulled on his coat he reflected miserably that he had not exchanged a word with Ada. 16. After the uncle had once concented to the boy's going out with the Browns, he made no further objection to his association with them.

Ex. 12. Translate what is given in brackets using Participle I. Pay attention to the form of Participle I.

1. Presently she came into the kitchen, (вытирая руки передником). 2. I felt I wanted to go out into the garden and remain there, (любуясь бурей). 3. Lucy and Rose entered the train together, (улыбаясь друг другу). 4. (Увидев, что я не пью чай) she brought a bottle of delicious yellow aerated water. 5. "Tea," I said, (поставив большую белую чашку перед ним). 6. Snow was falling now in soft, large fakes, (покрывая красные крыши). 7. Men wandered about, looking at the women who sat at their windows reading or sewing, (не обращая внимания на прохожих). 8. "It would be a brave man who tried to stand up against Mr. Eden," said his wife, (поджимая губы). 9. (Выбив свою трубку), he inspected it as though it demanded all his attention. 10. Daniel opened a letter, glanced at it and laid it down, (добавив его к небольшой стопке писем на столе). 11. "That's odd," he said, (хмурясь). 12 He turned to me with a puzzled look, and then, (узнав меня), seized my hand. 13. I clenched my hands (пытаясь успокоиться). 14. (Вернувшись в свой номер), I opened a book and began reading it. 15. Henry, (услышав шум), came into the room. 16. A middle-aged servant with a pale face brought in the supper (бросив взгляд на Эндрю) as she entered. 17. (Промчавшись мимо Лотти), Teddy rushed at the door. 18. He peered at her, (мигая).

Ex. 13. Complete the following using participial constructions from the list below.

1. I remained in the garden.... 2. She came into the kitchen.... 3. He shook my hand.... 4. Suddenly she rose and went to the front door.... 5. He held out his hand.... 6. I could not help laughing.... 7. He left the room.... 8. He laughed merrily.... 9. He got up.... 10. He grasped her hand....

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smiling happily; enjoying the gayety of the day; having nothing more to say; putting on her apron; while reading that story; fancying that she heard a knock; feeling that the interview was over; turning to his sister; advancing towards me; shutting the door behind him

Ex. 14. Put "why''-questions to the following statements. Let your fellow-students respond to them.

Model: For a moment they stood smiling at each other.

A. Why did they stand smiling at each other?

B. They stood smiling at each other because they were glad to see each other (or they were happy, etc.).

1. When listening to her I had an impression that something worried her. 2. In half an hour my friend, looking at his watch, announced that he must go. 3. Taking her handkerchief she hid her face in it. 4. Jim went out slamming the door. 5. "Why did you invite Bill?" Ann asked, reddening. 6. The boy clenched his hands, trying to. pull himself together. 7. He looked at me smiling nervously. -8. He stood quite still for a moment peering around. 9. The boy rushed to his mother crying bitterly. 10. Feeling that the interview was over the correspondent got up. 11. They walked slowly enjoying the quiet of the evening.

Ex. 15. Make up sentences using the following constructions with Participle I in the function of an adverbial modifier.

1.working regularly; 2. looking at his watch; 3. disapproving of her behavior; 4. wishing to get home in time; 5. when listening to the report; 6. going straight to the telephone; 7. enjoying the quiet of the evening; 8. laughing and singing;9. having enquired the way; 10. not seeing; 11. having quarrelled; 12. smiling at one another; 13. taking no notice; 14. not knowing; 15. jumping up from her seat; 16. glancing up at the clock; 17. while skating; 18. leaping from the taxi;19. having ordered from the menu; 20. when speaking about his books

Ex. 16. Make up sentences using the following constructions with Participle I in the function of an attribute.

1. in a trembling voice; 2. a shining face; 3. with smiling eyes; 4. the passing crowd; 5. admiring eyes; 6. the street leading to; 7. a letter announcing; 8. the children playing; 9. the people sitting; 10. the house standing; 11. the conference taking place; 12. the road joining; 13. the crying child; 14. a sleeping dog; 15. the rain pouring; 16. the trees bursting into leaf; 17. the rising sun

Ex. 17. Translate into English using Participle I in the function of an attribute wherever possible or an attributive clause.

1. Девушка, оставившая эту записку, обещала зайти через 2 часа. 2. Студенты, принимающие участие в научных конференциях, всегда узнают много нового и интересного. 3. Студенты, выступившие с содержательными докладами на конференции, были награждены грамотами и дипломами. 4. Человек, вошедший в приемную Мэнсона, представился как доктор Денни. 5. Идя по улице, Том Сойер заметил незнакомую девочку, глядевшую на него из окна дома Тетчеров. 6. В комнате было очень тихо; единственным звуком, нарушавшим тишину, было тиканье часов. 7. Нельзя не смеяться, читая о приключениях трех друзей, путешествующих вниз по Темзе. 8. Человеком, первым поднявшимся в космос, был советский гражданин, Юрий Гагарин.

Ex. 18. Translate into English using Participle I in the function of an adverbial modifier.

1. Успешно сдав все экзамены, студенты решили работать летом гидами. 2. Войдя первый раз в класс, молодая учительница увидела десятки любопытных глаз, глядящих на нее. 3. Играя в шахматы, Стрикленд обычно подсмеивался над своими партнерами. 4. Придя к заключению, что они серьезно больны, трое друзей решили, что они нуждаются в отдыхе. Уложив свои чемоданы и захватив собаку, они отправились вниз по Темзе. 5. Прочитав несколько страниц, девочка отложила книгу и стала задумчиво смотреть в окно. 6. Услышав слова Давида Копперфильда «я ваш племянник», тетя Бетси была ошеломлена. 7. Проходя мимо этого дома вчера, я слышала, как кто-то прекрасно пел. 8. Подходя к дому, мать увидела, что дети ждут ее, стоя у калитки. 9. Видя, что Чарли в отчаянии, мать всячески старалась успокоить его. 10. Услышав чьи-то шаги и голоса, Том и Гек спрятались за деревом. Они были очень испуганы, узнав в одном из приближающихся к ним мужчин индейца Джо. 11. «Проходя мимо, я увидел свет в окне и решил заглянуть к вам и познакомиться», — сказал Денни. 12. Когда Джо увидел, что Том красит забор, он направился к нему. Заметив друга, Том начал весело работать, делая вид, что эта работа доставляет ему большое удовольствие. 13. Поссорившись со Стриклендом, Стрёв несколько дней не видел его, но узнав, что Стрикленд болен, он пришел в отчаяние.