Participle Clauses

As I didn't want to upset everybody, I said nothing.

On Friday George arrived, and brought news from the Irish cousins.

The dog rushed around the room, and broke one priceless ornament after another.

As I knew what he liked, I sent him a large bouquet of orchids.

If it is fried in butter, it should taste delicious.

A train caught fire near Oxford, and caused long delays.

As I was not in a hurry, I stopped for a coffee and a sandwich.

As he had lost all his money, he had no way of getting home.