Read the story, find and define the Participles and Participial Complexes.

Doctor Johnson having a great contempt for all members of the theatrical profession, actors would never expect any kindness on his part. Nevertheless he is said to have complimented Mrs. Siddons, the great English actress, in his own particular way.

Some very important matters urging her to do it, Mrs. Siddons called on her famous contemporary one day. But, as a guest was a rare thing in at his place, Doctor Johnson could not immediately provide her with a chair.

‘You see, madam, wherever you go there are no seats to be got,’ said the master of the house, the celebrated actress blushing with pleasure at the unexpected homage of her talent.

 

137. Rewrite the sentences using Participles or Participial Complexes.

1. As I had had a toothache for several days I decided to go to the dentist.

2. The doctor put a little mirror inside my mouth and poked about for a while.

3. When the doctor took my pulse and looked at my tongue, he deduced that I was worn-out.

4. The girl, who is standing by the window, is a bit off-colour.

5. Because I had suffered from insomnia for a few months I was mentally and physically exhausted.

6. After the doctor had deadened the pain, he started to pull out the tooth.

7. The temperature was very high, so I called a doctor.

8. His arm was broken and he had to go on a sick leave.

9. Her health is improving rapidly and she will be all right soon.

10. When the prescription was written out I went to the chemist’s to have it made.

11. The child was born severely brain-damaged and it was decided to put an end to his suffering.

12. Joanna was shaking and looked unwell, so I asked her if she needed help.