Saturday, May 16, 2015

-ing Participial Phrases with by

Instructions: Complete the following sentences with a participial phrase. Use the cues in parentheses and add any other words that are needed or that fit the context.

1. (suspects, phones, wiretap) ______________________________, federal agents were able to gain critical information that allowed them to prevent the terrorist attack.

2. (sleep, play, time, sacrifice) ______________________________, the students were able to complete their research papers on time.

3. (penalties, stiff, impose) ________________________________,the government has been able to get factories to reduce their annual output of pollutants.

4. (diet, watch, sleep, get) _________________________________, John has been able to stay in good health.

5. (blonde wig, dark glasses, wear) __________________________, the killer left the country without being identified by local police.




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