PAST PARTICPLE PHRASES

PAST PARTICPLE PHRASES

Past Participle adalah bentuk V-3 yang berfungsi sebagai adjective atau adverb. Past Participle Phrase adalah bentuk V-3 yang diikuti oleh object atau adverb dari V-3 tesebut. Fungsinya sama seperti adjective atau adverb. Past participle phrase yang berfungsi sebagai adjective asalnya dari adjective clause (passive). Past participle phrase yang berfungsi sebagai adverb asalnya dari adverb clause (passive). Examples: Impressed by the teacher's advice, Helen concentrated more on her Physics. past participle phrase as an adverb. The meal prepared by my young brother was first-rate. past participle as an adjective PAST PATICIPLE PHRASE AS AN ADVERB You can join ideas by means of PARTICIPLE PHRASES : Look at these two ideas: He was broken-hearted. He left town. You can join them in these two ways: Because he was broken-hearted, he left the town. (Aderb Clause). Broken-hearted, he left the town. (Past Participle Phrase). Here are more examples: Overcome with sadness, Paul refused to go out with the others. Persuaded by her daughter's pleas, Mrs Williams bought the stereo. Puzzled by her rudeness, Edward stared at her. PAST PATICIPLE PHRASE AS AN ADJECTIVE Look at these sentences: The letter was written last week. It has not yet arrived. These two ideas can be joined in different ways: WITH ADJECTIVE CLAUSE The letter that was written last week has not yet arrived. PAST PARTICIPLE PHRASE The letter written last week has not yet arrived. EXAMPLES Study these: I have copied the materials taken from many different books. I have just bought a car made in Germany. Books printed in Hongkong are cheaper. Clothes made in Italy are very elegant. The money left by the old miser went to a cats' home. The meal prepared by my young brother was delicious.

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PRACTICE 2: Past Participle Phrases (as Adverbs)

PRACTICE 1: Past Participle Phrases (as Adverbs)

A. Complete these sentences by adding MAIN CLAUSES: Stunned by the news, ...................... ..................... ....................... ...................... Moved by the old man's poverty, ................ .................... ................... .............. Inspired by his parents' sacrifices, ............ ................. .................. ................. Shattered by the death of his dog, ............. ................... .............. .................. Overwhelmed by her aunt's generosity, ............ .................. ............. .............. Dumbfounded by his test results, ............ .............. ............ ............. ................ Excited by the opportunity, .............. .............. ............. ............. ...................... Offended by his sister's comments, ................ .............. ........... ..................... B. Complete these sentences by adding PAST PARTICIPLE PHRASES: .............. ................... ................... .................. ...................., he applied for the job. .............. .................. ................. ............ .................., Rory set off for Queensland. ........... ............. ........... ........... ........., Margaret collapsed into the nearest chair. ........ ................. ............... ................. ........... ................, Fika fainted. ............ .......... .................. ............. ......................., Terry stared into his coffee. ............... ............... ............. .................. ............... .................., John hung up. (Note: All participial phrases must refer to a noun or Pronoun in the Main Clause.)

PRACTICE 2: Past Participle Phrases (as Adjectives)

A. Complete these sentences by adding MAIN CLAUSES: Bread made from whole meal flour ............ ................. .................. ........... ........ Children encouraged at home .............. ................. ............. ............. ................ Money left lying around .......... ................ ............... ................. ............ .............. ............... ................. ................ ............. ..................... manufactured in Japan. ........... ................. .................. .................... ..................... painted a bright red. ........... ................ ........... ................. ............... ......... dated 18th December last. ............ ..................... ................... .................. ................. picked up at the tip. ............ ............. ............. .............. ........... ........... borrowed from my big sister. (Remember that your PARTICIPLE PHRASE needs a noun in the MAIN CLAUSE) B. Complete these sentences by adding PAST PARTICIPLE PHRASES: I want to buy a car .......... .................. ................... .................. ......................... I like chocolates .............. .................. ................ .............. ................ ............... Ben has spent all the money............. ............... ............... ............... ................ Have you seen any of the plays ........... .................. ............... .............. ............. The eager shop assistant showed us furniture ......... ......... ......... ........ ........... Allan has some excellent barramundi ......... ............. ............ ........... ....... ........ Write a report of the experiment ........ .................. ....................... ...................! I didn't get the score ......... ............ ................. ............. ................... ................. (Note: All participial phrases must refer to a noun or Pronoun in the Main Clause.)

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PAST PARTICPLE PHRASES

PAST PARTICIPLE PHRASES

Past Participle adalah bentuk V-3 yang berfungsi sebagai adjective atau adverb. Past Participle Phrase adalah bentuk V-3 yang diikuti oleh object atau adverb dari V-3 tesebut. Fungsinya sama seperti adjective atau adverb. Past participle phrase yang berfungsi sebagai adjective asalnya dari adjective clause (passive). Past participle phrase yang berfungsi sebagai adverb asalnya dari adverb clause (passive). Examples: Impressed by the teacher's advice, Helen concentrated more on her Physics. past participle phrase as an adverb. The meal prepared by my young brother was first-rate. past participle as an adjective PAST PATICIPLE PHRASE AS AN ADVERB You can join ideas by means of PARTICIPLE PHRASES : Look at these two ideas: He was broken-hearted. He left town. You can join them in these two ways: Because he was broken-hearted, he left the town. (Aderb Clause). Broken-hearted, he left the town. (Past Participle Phrase). Here are more examples: Overcome with sadness, Paul refused to go out with the others. Persuaded by her daughter's pleas, Mrs Williams bought the stereo. Puzzled by her rudeness, Edward stared at her. PAST PATICIPLE PHRASE AS AN ADJECTIVE Look at these sentences: The letter was written last week. It has not yet arrived. These two ideas can be joined in different ways: WITH ADJECTIVE CLAUSE The letter that was written last week has not yet arrived. PAST PARTICIPLE PHRASE The letter written last week has not yet arrived. EXAMPLES Study these: I have copied the materials taken from many different books. I have just bought a car made in Germany. Books printed in Hongkong are cheaper. Clothes made in Italy are very elegant. The money left by the old miser went to a cats' home. The meal prepared by my young brother was delicious.

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