パーティシプル(分詞)は、英語でとても便利な役割を果たしています。動詞の形を変えることで、形容詞や副詞の働きをすることができ、句や節を短くし、話し言葉や文学的な表現にリズムや強調を加えることができます。例えば、「The boy running down the street is my friend」という文では、「running」は現在分詞であり、少年に関する追加情報を提供しています。この演習では、様々な文脈での分詞の使用法を練習し、英語の理解を深める機会を提供します。
分詞構文は英語の文法で重要な役割を果たします。これには現在分詞（-ing形）と過去分詞（-ed形など）の２つの形があります。分詞構文を使うときには、文の主役が分詞の行動をしているのか、されているのかを理解することが大切です。この演習を通じて、文の中で分詞構文を正しく使いこなす力を養いましょう。
演習1: 現在分詞を使った節の完成
Waiting for the bus, the kids were *cold* (feeling).
*Holding* (With) a hammer, he looked ready to start work.
The players *exhausted* (being) from the match, sat down for a rest.
I saw the deer *bounding* (while) across the field at dusk.
They heard the owl *screeching* (as it) during the night.
*Carrying* (When) all her shopping bags, she barely managed to open the door.
The book *lying* (placed) on the table is mine.
She entered the room *smiling* (and) warmly greeted everyone.
*Looking* (When) at the stars, I feel a sense of wonder.
Not *knowing* (since he did not) her address, we couldn’t send an invitation.
The kids, *chasing* (as they) each other around the park, seemed to have endless energy.
Her eyes, *sparkling* (with) tears of joy, told the whole story.
*Feeling* (Without) hungry, I decided to skip lunch and keep working.
While *walking* (during our) through the streets, we stumbled upon an old bookstore.
The machine *humming* (is) in the background was quite soothing.
演習2: 過去分詞を使った節の完成
The windows *broken* (being) in the storm need to be repaired.
*Shocked* (At) by the news, she couldn’t speak for a minute.
The novel *written* (that was) by her favorite author was on the bestseller list.
All the cookies *baked* (that were) yesterday have disappeared.
The dishes *left* (that are) unwashed will have to wait until morning.
Embarrassed by the stain on his shirt, the man was *reluctant* (feeling) to stand up.
The story *told* (that was) by the grandmother captivated all the children.
The road *blocked* (being) due to construction forced us to take a detour.
*Frightened* (Being) by the loud noises, the puppy hid under the bed.
The keys *lost* (they have been) last week were found under the sofa.
The music *composed* (that was) in the 18th century still resonates with audiences today.
The message *written* (which was) in code was impossible to decipher.
Bewildered by the stranger’s kindness, the old man *accepted* (finally) the offer of help.
Known for its beautiful sunsets, the beach was *crowded* (becoming) with tourists.
The guests *invited* (who are) to the wedding were from all over the world.
