English grammar exercise focusing on rewriting sentences using participle phrases.

Task Explanation:

The task involves rewriting sentences using participle phrases. A participle phrase is a group of words that includes a participle (a verb form ending in -ing or -ed) and any related modifiers, objects, or complements. These phrases function as adjectives or adverbs to provide additional information about the subject or action.

Solution:

#### Exercise 1: Rewrite Sentences Using Participle Phrases

1. Original: We were sitting in the bus shelter and waited for the rain to stop.
Rewritten: Sitting in the bus shelter, we waited for the rain to stop.

2. Original: The documentation which was telecasted last Tuesday was impressive.
Rewritten: The documentation telecasted last Tuesday was impressive.

3. Original: We had great fun at the party. We played silly games.
Rewritten: Having great fun at the party, we played silly games.

4. Original: He had saved a little money. He travelled to Australia.
Rewritten: Having saved a little money, he travelled to Australia.

5. Original: They were chatting along and didn’t see the car coming.
Rewritten: Chatting along, they didn’t see the car coming.

6. Original: The reception had been prepared carefully and was a great success.
Rewritten: Carefully prepared, the reception was a great success.

7. Original: He was picked up by his mother and didn’t have to wait for the bus.
Rewritten: Picked up by his mother, he didn’t have to wait for the bus.

8. Original: She had finished her degree and started to work for an international company.
Rewritten: Having finished her degree, she started to work for an international company.

9. Original: She was listening to the radio and didn’t hear the doorbell.
Rewritten: Listening to the radio, she didn’t hear the doorbell.

10. Original: The room had not been tidied up yet and looked like a battlefield.
Rewritten: Not having been tidied up yet, the room looked like a battlefield.

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#### Exercise 2: Rewrite Sentences Using Participle Phrases

1. Original: The boy who was waiting in the hall expected a phone call.
Rewritten: The boy waiting in the hall expected a phone call.

2. Original: Passengers who wanted to go to Liverpool had to change in Manchester.
Rewritten: Passengers wanting to go to Liverpool had to change in Manchester.

3. Original: The girl who was picked up by her brother was very nice.
Rewritten: The girl picked up by her brother was very nice.

4. Original: The house that stands at the end of the road will soon be sold.
Rewritten: The house standing at the end of the road will soon be sold.

5. Original: The conference which was planned by non-governmental organisations was about globalisation.
Rewritten: The conference planned by non-governmental organisations was about globalisation.

6. Original: Irish people who live in Great Britain have the right to vote in British elections.
Rewritten: Irish people living in Great Britain have the right to vote in British elections.

7. Original: A friend who helps you in need is a good friend indeed.
Rewritten: A friend helping you in need is a good friend indeed.

8. Original: A picture that shows the image of a person is a portrait.
Rewritten: A picture showing the image of a person is a portrait.

9. Original: The problems that were discussed will be essential for your exam.
Rewritten: The problems discussed will be essential for your exam.

10. Original: Animals that eat plants are called herbivores.
Rewritten: Animals eating plants are called herbivores.

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#### Exercise 3: Rewrite Sentences Using Participle Phrases

1. Original: As she didn’t have a boyfriend, she flirted with every guy she met.
Rewritten: Not having a boyfriend, she flirted with every guy she met.

2. Original: Since he had never been there before, he was stunned.
Rewritten: Having never been there before, he was stunned.

3. Original: Before he left the house, he switched off the lights.
Rewritten: Before leaving the house, he switched off the lights.

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Final Answer:

Boxed Final Answer:
```boxed{
1. Sitting in the bus shelter, we waited for the rain to stop.
2. The documentation telecasted last Tuesday was impressive.
3. Having great fun at the party, we played silly games.
4. Having saved a little money, he travelled to Australia.
5. Chatting along, they didn’t see the car coming.
6. Carefully prepared, the reception was a great success.
7. Picked up by his mother, he didn’t have to wait for the bus.
8. Having finished her degree, she started to work for an international company.
9. Listening to the radio, she didn’t hear the doorbell.
10. Not having been tidied up yet, the room looked like a battlefield.

1. The boy waiting in the hall expected a phone call.
2. Passengers wanting to go to Liverpool had to change in Manchester.
3. The girl picked up by her brother was very nice.
4. The house standing at the end of the road will soon be sold.
5. The conference planned by non-governmental organisations was about globalisation.
6. Irish people living in Great Britain have the right to vote in British elections.
7. A friend helping you in need is a good friend indeed.
8. A picture showing the image of a person is a portrait.
9. The problems discussed will be essential for your exam.
10. Animals eating plants are called herbivores.

1. Not having a boyfriend, she flirted with every guy she met.
2. Having never been there before, he was stunned.
3. Before leaving the house, he switched off the lights.
}
```