Examples of Using "-ing" as an Adverbial
Explore various examples demonstrating the use of "-ing" as an adverbial in sentences, showcasing how it modifies the actions or events described. From expressing reasons to highlighting simultaneous actions, learn how to incorporate this form effectively in your writing.
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More examples More examples 1. Knowing a lot of people need my help, I became an educator. = As I know a lot of people need my help, I became an educator. 2. Thinking twice, you might change your mind. = If you think twice, you might change your mind.
3. He walked into the classroom, carrying a lot of books. / = He walked into the classroom and carried a lot of books. 4. It rained heavily in the south, causing serious flooding in several provinces. = It rained heavily in the south and caused serious flooding in several provinces.
5. Being poor, the old men were quite happy. = Though the old men were poor, they were quite happy.
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Rewrite the following sentences with Rewrite the following sentences with ing ing Form. Form. 1. When Mike saw the grand gate of the Summer Palace, he felt quite amazed. Seeing the grand gate of the Summer Palace, Mike felt quite amazed. 2. As she was still weak, she couldn t stay up for long. Being still weak, she couldn t stay up for long. 3. I left a message on the board and expressed my best wishes to my hometown. I left a message on the board, expressing my best wishes to my hometown.
1. -ing 2. Seeing the main characters come on stage, I was surprised.
1. Seeing from the hill, we find the city very beautiful. 2. Seeing from the hill, the city looks more beautiful to us.
2. -ing 1. Looking out of the window, I saw some children playing football. 2. The students walked out of the classroom, talking and laughing.
3. -ing not 1. Not realizing that he was in great danger, he walked deeper into the forest. 2. Not having received a reply, he decided to write again.
4. -ing 1. Upon hearing the news, he couldn t help crying. = As soon as he heard the news, he couldn t help crying. 2. He resigned from the company before going abroad.
5. 5. 1. -s doing being done having done having been done
1.Seeing the main characters come on stage, I was surprised. 2.Having seen quite a few productions of Hamlet and read the play many times, I was full of confidence --- until the Peking Opera came to town.
Complete the following sentences. 1. The hospital has recently obtained new medical equipment, ___________ (allow) more patients to be treated. allowing Having worked 2. _________________ (work) for two days, Steve managed to finish his report on schedule. using 3. Like ancient sailors, birds can find their way _________ (use) the sun and the stars. Looking 4. ___________ (look) at my classmates faces, I read the same excitement in their eyes. Having been praised 5. ______________________ (praise) for his job, Tom worked harder.
Complete the journal entry with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Friday 15 May Today I performed in the school play. I did a good job! _______ (see) all my family and friends in the audience applaud me, I_____ (feel) so confident and grateful. At first, I hadn t realized how much work it would be. The teacher was very strict, _______ (make) me so nervous that I would forget my lines. I often stayed up late at night __________ (practise) my part. _______ (feel) extremely discouraged, I almost gave up. But thanks to the support of my teacher, parents and friends, I overcame my fears, ______ (know) that I did the best I could. It s an unforgettable experience. No pain, no gain, as the saying goes.
Complete the journal entry with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Friday 15 May Today I performed in the school play. I did a good job! _________ (see) all my family and friends in the audience applaud Seeing felt me, I_______ (feel) so confident and grateful. At first, I hadn t realized how much work it would be. The teacher making was very strict, _________ (make) me so nervous that I would forget practising my lines. I often stayed up late at night _____________ (practise) my part.
> > Complete the journal entry with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. _________ (feel) extremely discouraged, I Feeling almost gave up. But thanks to the support of my teacher, parents and friends, I overcame my fears, _________ (know) that I did the best I could. knowing It s an unforgettable experience. No pain, no gain, as the saying goes.
Rewrite the passage using the ing form. I went to watch the ballet The Peony Pavilion last night. Because I thought ballet was more or less the same everywhere, I was totally unprepared for its unique beauty. As soon as the curtain rose, I was absorbed. The performance borrowed a lot from Chinese dance and music, so the Eastern influence on the ballet was clear. The production was full of colors and romantic symbols, and challenged my senses in new ways. I enjoyed it so much that it changed my opinion about ballet. I can t wait to go again!
Rewrite the passage using the ing form. I went to watch the ballet The Peony Pavilion last night. Because I thought ballet was more or less the same everywhere, I was totally unprepared for its unique beauty. As soon as the curtain rose, I was absorbed. The performance borrowed a lot from Chinese dance and music, so the Eastern influence on the ballet was clear. The production was full of colors and romantic symbols, and challenged my senses in new ways. I enjoyed it so much that it changed my opinion about ballet. I can t wait to go again! Thinking challenging
