Reduced Clauses

Question 1

After ____the chapter four times, I finally understood the author's theory.

Accepted Answer

reading

Question 2

Delores noticed her cousin walking along the shoreline

Accepted Answer

Adjective phrase

Question 3

Since _____ everything so clearly, I finally understood the author's theory.

Accepted Answer

he explained

Question 4

____across Canada, I could not help being impressed by the great differences in terrain.

Accepted Answer

Traveling

Question 5

Before____to you, I didn't understand that formula.

Accepted Answer

talking

Question 6

__the cool evening breeze and listening to the sounds of nature, we lost track of time.

Accepted Answer

Enjoying

Question 7

_____vice-president of the company, Peter worked as a sales representative.

Accepted Answer

Because becoming

Question 8

_____in an airplane before, the little girl was a little frightened when her ears popped.

Accepted Answer

Having never flown

Question 9

Removing his coat, Jack rushed to the river

Accepted Answer

Adverbial phrase

Question 10

______national fame, the union leader had been an electrician in a small town.

Accepted Answer

Before gaining

Question 11

Children introduced to music early develop strong intellectual skills.

Accepted Answer

Adjective phrase

Question 12

Being a gymnast, Lynn knows the importance of exercise.

Accepted Answer

Adverbial phrase, Adjective phrase

Questions 12