The participle

expecting hoping fearing
Hoping to find Bella at home, Ted hurried to her house.
Knowing Professor carter as a sensible man, Richard decided to turn to him for help.
Steve stopped speaking expecting me to express my agreement.

4. 
   Adverbial modifier of manner and attendant circumstances
   

It is one of the most typical uses of Participle I in general and the main grammatical meaning of Non-Perfect Participle I, e.g.
The strange tall man stood up and left the room closing the door behind him with a bang.

5. 
   Adverbial modifier condition and concession
   

Participle I in the functions of adverbial modifiers or condition and concession are rare and are recognized only in context.


TASK 5. Sort out the sentences below into the corresponding column of the table. The first one is done for you.

Adverbial Modifier	Number of the sentence
Time	1,
Reason (cause)
Manner and attendant circumstances
Comparison
Concession

1. 
   Having said all he wanted to say, the general turned to the map of the battle field.
   
2. 
   Tessa looked at me as though seeing me for the first time.
   
3. 
   Being slightly embarrassed Terry moved to the other side of the sofa.
   
4. 
   Not knowing if John had seen her brother or not and if he knew the truth, Bella didn’t know what to say.
   
5. 
   Grandma’s fingers were constantly moving as if knitting an invisible shawl.
   
6. 
   Carrying a suitcase in either hand, the boy stepped to the platform where he was already being waited for by his uncle.
   
7. 
   Intending to wait by the gate, I slowly walked down the drive away from the house.
   
8. 
   Flushing darkly Mary looked at the picture Stuart had given to her and quickly gave it back.
   
9. 
   Walking to the edge of the verandah, Edward leaned over and looked intently into the magic of the night.
   
10. 
    Hailing the taxi, Peter didn’t stop talking to me without noticing that I was not listening to him.
    
11. 
    Writing to Mary I always sent regards to her parents.
    
12. 
    The little boy walked along the alley whistling a joyful tune.
    
13. 
    Mrs. Barnaby sighed heavily as if regretting what she had done.
    
14. 
    Not having received Mike’s letter, she sent him a telegram.
    
15. 
    The girl continued to sit still as if waiting for something.
    
16. 
    Being pressed for time, I couldn’t even have breakfast.
    
17. 
    Martha paused as if waiting for Robert to answer.
    
18. 
    Though rapidly balding, Mr. Stout took more care of his hair than usual.
    
19. 
    A week later I returned from school and found the house empty, my mother being at the shops.