adverbial clause reduction,active ,passive

20 Sentences: Reduce the Adverbial Clauses

1. When I arrived at the station, the train had already left.
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2. Because he was driving too fast, he received a speeding ticket.
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3. Although they were encouraged by their coach, the players still felt nervous.
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4. If you are selected for the scholarship, you will receive an official email.
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5. While I was cleaning the attic, I found some old photographs.
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6. Although the reports were submitted on time, the manager asked for more details.
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7. Because he had prepared thoroughly, he passed the interview with ease.
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8. After the window had been broken by the hail, they decided to board it up temporarily.
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9. Although she had been told the results, she wanted to check them herself.
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10. While we were standing in line, we noticed a famous movie star behind us.
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11. When the new gym was built in our town, membership soared overnight.
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12. Because the product was launched prematurely, the company faced heavy criticism.
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13. Since they were impressed by her résumé, the recruiters shortlisted her immediately.
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14. Although the thieves were arrested, most of the stolen items remained missing.
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15. While I was working late, I accidentally deleted the entire project file.
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16. Because the documents had been lost in the mail, we had to request copies.
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17. Once she had recovered from her illness, she returned to the training program.
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18. Although it was designed to withstand strong winds, the structure showed signs of stress.
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19. After he had been awarded first prize, he thanked his supporters.
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20. When she is teaching a class, she always provides plenty of examples.
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Suggested Answers 

1. Arriving at the station, I found the train had already left.
2. Driving too fast, he received a speeding ticket.
3. Although encouraged by their coach, the players still felt nervous.
4. If selected for the scholarship, you will receive an official email.
5. While cleaning the attic, I found some old photographs.
6. Although submitted on time, the reports made the manager ask for more details.
   • or “Having been submitted on time, the reports still weren’t sufficient for the manager.” (Depending on context.)
7. Having prepared thoroughly, he passed the interview with ease.
8. Having been broken by the hail, the window was boarded up temporarily.
9. Having been told the results, she still wanted to check them herself.
10. While standing in line, we noticed a famous movie star behind us.
11. Built in our town, the new gym caused membership to soar overnight.
12. Launched prematurely, the product brought heavy criticism to the company.
13. Impressed by her résumé, the recruiters shortlisted her immediately.
14. Although arrested, the thieves left most of the stolen items missing.

• or “Although the thieves were arrested, most of the stolen items remained missing.” → “Although arrested, the thieves left…”

15. While working late, I accidentally deleted the entire project file.
16. Having been lost in the mail, the documents had to be requested again.
17. Having recovered from her illness, she returned to the training program.
18. Although designed to withstand strong winds, the structure showed signs of stress.
19. Having been awarded first prize, he thanked his supporters.
20. When teaching a class, she always provides plenty of examples.

• or “Teaching a class, she always provides plenty of examples.”