The participle

TASK 27. Translate the sentences below into Russian/ Ukrainian, paying special attention to participial constructions.

1. 
   The work being finished, the two girls brushed their dresses and went out of the shop.
   
2. 
   Ice having thus been broken, the two former rivals grew still more affectionate.
   
3. 
   The preparations completed, we started off.
   
4. 
   Jim was sitting on the sofa, his legs crossed.
   
5. 
   She was smoking now, her eyes narrowed thoughtfully.
   
6. 
   The officer sat with his long fine hands lying on the table perfectly still.
   
7. 
   Sheila went on reading, with her eyes fixed on the pages of the book.
   
8. 
   It is unhealthy to sleep with all the windows shut.
   
9. 
   It being pretty late we took the candles and went upstairs.
   
10. 
    Weather permitting we shall start tomorrow.
    
11. 
    Breakfast finished, Hugh went back to his butterflies and bugs.
    
12. 
    Mathew went home alone, his heart full of strange emotions.
    
13. 
    The hunter stood up and went towards the forest, all his dogs following him.
    
14. 
    He was a gentleman, but he was passionate, the cup once sipped, would he be consent to put it down?
    
15. 
    The next day I observed you – myself unseen – for half an hour.
    
16. 
    The kitchen clean and tidy, Mrs. Fowls heavily sat on the chair and wiped her swollen hands.
    

TASK 28. Paraphrase the sentences given below so that to use either of the participial structures. Follow the example.
Example. The necessary sum of money was saved up; now they could buy the cottage they wanted. = The necessary sum of money having been saved up, now they could buy the cottage they wanted
The girl sat still; her eyes were fixed on the fire. = The girl sat still with her eyes fixed on the fire.

1. 
   The sun had set; we could not continue our way.
   
2. 
   The room was dark, we couldn't see anything.
   
3. 
   There was nobody at home; I had dinner alone.
   
4. 
   The room at the hotel had been booked beforehand; we had no reason to worry.
   
5. 
   The secretary had fallen ill; I couldn't get my paper typed in time.
   
6. 
   It was late and the children were sent to bed.
   
7. 
   The telephone was out of order, I had to go out.
   
8. 
   The TV set was repaired; the old man could watch TV programmes all day long.
   
9. 
   Her daughter sat motionless by the fire; her hands were crossed on her knees.
   
10. 
    He could sit so for hours; his book was closed and lying beside him.
    
11. 
    They went down the stairs; Alice was lingering behind a little.
    
12. 
    The boy stood silent; his head was bent.
    
13. 
    He was running along the street; his raincoat was thrown over his left arm.
    
14. 
    David began to answer his lesson; Miss Murdstone was watching him closely.
    
15. 
    The child lay on the bed; his eyes were shut and his face was flushed and sweating.