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総合英語コース5 Lesson 9 分詞構文のいろいろな形

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(6) Because I had read the book before, I knew its story very well.
Because having read the book before, I knew its story very well.
(7) After we had walked for some time, we came to the lake.
After having walked for some time, we came to the lake.
(8) Because I had not recieved her e-mail,I didn’t know the details.
Because not having recieved her e-mail,I didn’t know the details.

疑問
By using participle construction, there are cases where words are omitted and the meaning is difficult to convey.
In such cases, a conjunction can be placed before the participle to clarify the meaning. Conjunctions

that are often used in conjunction + participle constructions include "while" and "when".

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1. She didn't eat lunch. She had eaten a lot during breakfast.
Having eaten a lot during breakfast. She didn't eat lunch.
2. She felt relaxed. She was listening to music.
Listening to music. She felt relaxed.
3. Martha was running in the park. She met her friend.
Running in the park. She met her friend.
4. I saw my manager pass by. I was sitting at the cafe.
Sitting at the cafe. I saw my manager pass by.
5. She arrived at the office late. The subway was crowded.
The subway being crowded. She arrived at the office late.