III. Complete the sentences with the gerund or the verbal noun after adjectives and possessives

1. Her quick … (think) saved us.

2. His … (not know) doesn't matter.

3. His … (shout) woke us up.

4. I like your … (violin play).

5. Quick … (think) saved us.

6. The meat will be fine with slow … (cook).

7. Their … (sing) delighted everyone.

8. Try deep … (breathe).

9. We had some tough … (train).

10. Your … (refuse) to help hurt him.

IV. Join the following sentences

Model: a) I watched the man. He bumped into a boy and snatched his bag.

I watched the man bump into a boy and snatch his bag.

1. I got tired. I waited so long for an answer.

2. Jane is occupied. She's making lists.

3. She is frantic. She is getting ready for the wedding.

4. We're busy. We're decorating our house.

Model: b) John gets bored. He watches TV all the time.

John gets bored watching TV all the time.

1. We saw a group of men outside the pub. They were fighting.

2. We saw a man. He threw a brick at the shop window.

3. I heard someone. They broke down the door.

4. I observed a blue car. It was driving very fast towards the motorway.

5. I noticed a woman. She put two tins in her bag and left the store without paying.

V. Match the sentence halves and then rewrite the sentence using a participle

1. A solicitor does the legal work	a) calling one of the attesting witnesses.
2. Each employee is able	b) for having a variety of courts.
3. One spouse may be prosecuted	c) for stealing from the other.
4. Proof by attestation involves	d) involved in buying a house.
5. Raw materials have to be brought	e) involving parties from different states.
6. The arrested per­son has the right	f) is very important.
7. The good chair­person will spot	g) the difficulties being encountered.
8. The wording of the resolution	h) to be told of the reason for his arrest.
9. There are two main reasons	i) to choose the starting time each day.
10. They hear cases	j) to the factories for processing.

VI. Each of these sentences is incorrect. Write the correct sentence

1. Passing under a ladder, a pot of paint fell on my head.

2. Reading in bed, my hands often get very cold.

3. Leaving the cinema, it seemed to him that the film had been exceptionally bad.

4. Barking furiously, I led the dog out of the room.

5. Having paid my taxes, the amount left in the bank is hardly worth mentioning.

6. Writing my name in the hotel register, a familiar voice attracted г attention.

7. Tied to a post, the sea was tossing the boat up and down.

8. Misunderstanding the question, the wrong answer was sent in.

9. Shining in the sky, we saw the first star.

10. It is easy to have an accident when one is/you are driving.