The cat, *sitting* (present) on the mat, looked cozy and warm.

Frustrated by the delay, the passengers started to complain.

The documents, *attached* (past) to the email, contain all the necessary information.

Wanting to get in shape, he started jogging every morning.

He received a standing ovation, his performance *having* (perfect) impressed the audience.

The roaring lion, its mane *blowing* (present) in the wind, was a majestic sight.

Not *knowing* (present) what to do, she called her friend for advice.

The phone *ringing* (present) at midnight woke everyone up.

*Caught* (past) in the storm, we sought shelter in an old barn.

*Exhausted* (past) from the day’s work, he fell asleep on the couch.

There were whispers, the rumor *spreading* (present) rapidly through the crowd.

*Tired* (past) of waiting, she left the cafe.

The lecture, *started* (past) ten minutes late, finished early.

Given the circumstances, we decided to postpone the meeting.

The window, its pane *cracked* (past), let in a cold breeze.

Вправа 2: Використання дієприкметникових зворотів для вираження часу, причини та умови

*Knowing* (present) that he loved sushi, she booked a table at the best Japanese restaurant in town.

The hikers walked carefully, *avoiding* (present) the slippery rocks.

The play, *written* (past) by a famous playwright, received many awards.

Layla couldn’t stop smiling, *remembering* (present) the previous night’s events.

Having read the book before, I didn’t attend the lecture.

*Feeling* (present) adventurous, they decided to go zip-lining.

The detective examined the clues, *hoping* (present) to solve the case.

The child looked at the jar, the candy just out of reach *tempting* (present) him.

*Reminded* (past) of his promise, he hurried to keep it.

*Distracted* (past) by the loud music, she couldn’t concentrate on her work.

The students listened to the professor, *fascinated* (past) by the lecture.

Arriving late to the party, they found that most of the guests had already left.

The players, *determined* (past) to win, practiced every day.

Wearing her new dress, she felt confident and stylish.

*Overwhelmed* (past) by emotion, he struggled to speak.