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1: 現在分詞を使った節の完成
Waiting for the bus, the kids were (feeling).
(With) a hammer, he looked ready to start work.
The players (being) from the match, sat down for a rest.
I saw the deer (while) across the field at dusk.
They heard the owl (as it) during the night.
(When) all her shopping bags, she barely managed to open the door.
The book (placed) on the table is mine.
She entered the room (and) warmly greeted everyone.
(When) at the stars, I feel a sense of wonder.
Not (since he did not) her address, we couldn’t send an invitation.
The kids, (as they) each other around the park, seemed to have endless energy.
Her eyes, (with) tears of joy, told the whole story.
(Without) hungry, I decided to skip lunch and keep working.
While (during our) through the streets, we stumbled upon an old bookstore.
The machine (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.
演習2: 過去分詞を使った節の完成
The windows (being) in the storm need to be repaired.
(At) by the news, she couldn’t speak for a minute.
The novel (that was) by her favorite author was on the bestseller list.
All the cookies (that were) yesterday have disappeared.
The dishes (that are) unwashed will have to wait until morning.
Embarrassed by the stain on his shirt, the man was (feeling) to stand up.
The story (that was) by the grandmother captivated all the children.
The road (being) due to construction forced us to take a detour.
(Being) by the loud noises, the puppy hid under the bed.
The keys (they have been) last week were found under the sofa.
The music (that was) in the 18th century still resonates with audiences today.
The message (which was) in code was impossible to decipher.
Bewildered by the stranger’s kindness, the old man (finally) the offer of help.
Known for its beautiful sunsets, the beach was (becoming) with tourists.
The guests (who are) to the wedding were from all over the world.