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Past participle used as the Adverbial
Adverbial Clauses
Change the underlines into the adverbial clauses.
1. Born in the USA on 2 January 1970, Whitacre began studying music at the University of Nevada in 1988.
2. Moved by this music, he said, “It was like seeing color for the first time.”
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When he was born in the USA on 2 January 1970 Whitacre began studying music at the University of Nevada in 1988.
AS he was moved by this music”he said,“It was like seeing color for the first time.”
3.(教材P56)I was very afraid and I felt so alone and discouraged(discourage).
4.(教材P58)Encouraged(encourage) by this first performance and the positive reaction of the audience, I have continued to play the piano and enjoy it more every day.
My summary
含过去分词状语的特点
1.做状语的过去分词短语相当于状语从句(时间,原因,结果,条件,让步,方式,伴随)
2.过分分词的逻辑主语和句子主语一致
3.过去分词与其逻辑主语之间是被动关系
值得注意的是,有些过去分词(短语)因来源于系表结构,作状语时不强调被动而重在描述主语的状态。这样的过去分词(短语)常见的有:lost(迷路); seated(坐); hidden(躲); lost/absorbed in(沉溺于); dressed in(穿着); tired of(厌烦)。
◆Lost in thought, he didn’t hear the bell.
由于陷入沉思之中,他没有听到铃声。
2.Rewrite the story using past participles as the adverbial.
The Silver Hall is usually used for singing performances and is full of cheers and energy.
Usually used for singing performances, the Silver Hall is full of cheers and energy.
EXAMPLE
注:与完整的状语从句相比,省略主语的过去分词(短语)在表达上更为简洁和凝练,同时突出了句子表达重心,在正式文体中使用较多,是较高级的组织方式。
1. Henry was highly interested in music and began to write original compositions when he was in high school.
Highly interested in music, Henry began to write original compositions ...
2. They were pleased with his music and songs and finally invited him to perform in the Silver Hall.
Pleased with his music and songs, they finally invited him to perform in the Silver Hall.
3. Though he was affected by gradual blindness soon after the performance, Henry was still capable of writing compositions and he found that creating music was a relief and cure for his illness.
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