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Passive participles

11/18
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Don’t talk like teacher Yoda

  1. Being fired the previous week, he was looking for a new job.
  2. Not having been promoted well, the book didn’t sell a lot of copies.
  3. Having been awarded the prize money, she took a trip around the world.
  4. The director chose to hold her tongue, having they been warned countless times already.
  5. Being kept in a cage, the tiger began to show signs of depression.
  1. Having been fired the previous week, he was looking for a new job.
  2. Not being promoted well, the book didnt sell s lot of copies
  3. She took a trip around the world after, having been awarded the prize money.
    4.Being warned countless times already, the director chose to hold her tongue
    5.Being kept in a cage, The tiger began to show signs of depression

Exercises

1.- having been fired the previous week, He was looking for a new job

2.-Not being promote well, the book didn’t sell a lot of copies

3.-Having been awarded the prize money, she took a trip around the world

4.-Having been warned countless times already, the director chose to hold her tongue

5.-Having been kept in a cage, the tiger began to show signs of depression

  • Having been fired the previous week, he was looking for a new job.
  • Not being promoted well, the book did not sell a lot of copies.
  • Having been awarded the prize money, she took a trip around the world.
  • Having been warned countless times already, the directo chose to hold her tongue.
  • Having kept in a cage, the tiger began to show signs of depression.

Being afraid, he couldn’t reach his goals in life.
Being seductive, she broke up with his husband.
Being sensitive, she could speak with others

  1. Having been fired the previous week, he was looking for a new job
  2. Not being promoted well the book didn’t sell a lot of copies
  3. She took a trip around the world having been awarded the prize money.
  4. Having been warned countless times already, the director chose to hold her tongue.
  5. Being kept in a cage, the tiger began to show signs of depression

I have to admit that doing these sentences wasn´t very easy, I´m a little confused about the tense of the sentences and when to use the “present participle” or the “perfect participle”, but I hope it is ok. 😃

If you´d be so kind as to, I´d like some feedback.

  • He was looking for a new job because he had been fired the previous week.
    Having been fired the previous week, he was looking for a new job.

  • Since the book wasn’t promoted well it didn’t sell a lot of copies.
    Not being promoted well, the book didn´t sell a lot of copies.

  • She took a trip around the world after she had been awarded the prize money.
    Having been awarded the prize money, she took a trip around the world.

  • As they had been warned countless times already, the director chose to hold her tongue.
    Having been warned countless times already, the director chose to hold her tongue.

  • The tiger began to show signs of depression because it was kept in a cage.
    Being kept in a cage, the tiger began to show signs of depression.

Why use the passive voice?

  • Change the focus from the doer of an action to the one that receives the action.
    .
    Present participle - passive.
    .
    E.g.
  • Being built from the best material available, the new project is already over budget.
  • Being blamed for the disaster, the mayor felt awful.

Having been fired the previous week, he was looking for a new job.
Being not promoted well, the book didn’t sell a lot of copies.
Having been awarded the prize money, she took a trip around the world.
Having been warned countless times already, the director cose to hold her tongue.
Being kept in a cage, the tiger began to show signs of depression.

1. Having been fired the previous week, he was looking for a new job. 2. Not having been promoted well, the book didn't sell a lot of copies. 3. Having been awarded the prize money, she took a trip around the world. 4. Having been warned countless times, the director chose to hold her tongue. 5. Having been kept in a cage, the tiger began to show signd of depression.
Having been fired the previos week, he was looking for a new job. Having not been promoted the book, it didn´t sell a lot of copies. Having been awarded the prize money, she took a trip around the world. Having been warned countless times already, the director chose to hold her tongue. Having been kept in a cage, the tiger began to show signs of depression.
  • Havig been fired the previous week he was looking for a new job.

  • Not being promoted well the book didn’t sell a lot of copies.

  • Having been awarded the prize money she took a trip around the word.

  • Having been warned coutless timea already, the director chose to hold her tongue.

  • Having been kept in a cage the tiger began to show signs of depression.

-Having been fired the previous week, he was looking for a new job. -Having been poorly promoted the book didn´t sell a lot of copies. -Having been awarded prize money, she took a trip around the world. -Having been warned countless times, the director held her tongue. -Having been kept in a cage, the tiger began to show signs of depression.
My activity: 1. Having been fired the previous week, he was looking for a new job 2. Not having been promoted well, the book didn’t sell a lot of copies 3. Having been awarded the prize money, she took a trip around the world 4. Having they been warned countless times already, the director chose to hold her tongue 5. Having been kept in a cage, the tiger began to show signs of depression
  1. Having being fired last week, he was looking for a new job.
  2. The book, not having being promoted well, didn’t sell a lot of copies.
  3. After being awarded the prize money, she took a trip around the world.
  4. Being warned countless times already, the director chose to hold her tongue.
  5. The tiger, being kept in a cage, began to show signs of depression.
  1. He was looking for a new job because he had been fired the previous week.

Having been fired the previous week, he was looking for a new job

  1. Since the book wasn’t promoted well it didn’t sell a lot of copies.

Having been not promoted well, the book didn’t sell a lot of copies

  1. She took a trip around the world after she had been awarded the prize money.

Having been awarded the prize money, she took a trip around the world

  1. As they had been warned countless times already, the director chose to hold her tongue.

Having been warned countless times already, the director chose to hold her tongue

  1. The tiger began to show signs of depression because it was kept in a cage.

Having been kept in a cage, the tiger began to show signs of depression

Being fired the previous week, he was looking for a new job

Haven’t been promoted well, the book didn’t sell a lot of copies.

She took a trip around the world, being awarded the prize money.

Being warned countless times already, the director chose to hold her tongue.

The tiger began to show signs of depression being kept in a cage.

having been

  1. He was looking for a new job because he had been fired the previous week.

He was looking for a new job having been fired the previus week

  1. Since the book wasn’t promoted well it didn’t sell a lot of copies.

Not being promoted well it didn’t sell a lot of copies.

  1. She took a trip around the world after she had been awarded the prize money.

She took a trip around the world after she  being awarded the prize money

  1. As they had been warned countless times already, the director chose to hold her tongue.

having been warned countless times already, the director chose to hold her tongue

  1. The tiger began to show signs of depression because it was kept in a cage.

The tiger began to show signs of depression having been kept in a cage.

Excercises from the class: Being blamed for the disaster, the major felt awful Having been ended early, the program was unable to fulfill its mission Worksheet excercises: He was looking for a new job, having been fired the previous week The book, not having been promoted well, didn't sell a lot of copies Having been warned a lot of times already, the director chose to bite their tongue The tiger began to show signs of depression, being kept in a cage
  1. He was looking for a new job because he had been fired the previous week.
    Having been fired the previous week, he was looking for a new job.

  1. Since the book wasn’t promoted well it didn’t sell a lot of copies.
    Not being promoted well, the book didn’t sell a lot of copies

  1. She took a trip around the world after she had been awarded the prize money.
    Being awarded the prize money, she took a trip around the world

  1. As they had been warned countless times already, the director chose to hold her tongue.
    Having been warned countless times already, the director chose to hold her tongue

  1. The tiger began to show signs of depression because it was kept in a cage.
    Being kept in a cage, the tiger began to show signs of depression
  1. He was looking for a new job because he had been fired the previous week.
    He was looking for a new job, having been had fired the previous week.

  2. Since the book wasn’t promoted well, it didn’t sell a lot of copies.
    Having been promoted well, it didn’t sell a lot of copies.

  3. She took a trip around the world after she had been awarded the prize money.
    Having been awarded the prize money, she took a trip around the world.

  4. As they had been warned countless times already, the director chose to hold her tongue.
    Having been warned countless times already, the director decided to hold her tongue.

  5. The tiger began to show signs of depression because it was kept in a cage.
    The tiger began to show signs of depression, having been kept in a cage.

Having been ended early, the program was unable to fulfill its mission

  • Being blamed for the disaster, the mayor felt awful

  • Having been in Colombia, it’s difficult for me don’t miss this beautiful country

  • The program was unable to fulfill its mission, having been ended early

  1. He was looking for a new job because he had been fired the previous week.
    -Having been fired the previous week he was looking for a new job

  2. Since the book wasn’t promoted well it didn’t sell a lot of copies.
    -Being not promoted well, the book didn’t sell a lot of copies

  3. She took a trip around the world after she had been awarded the prize money.
    -Having been awared the prize money, she took a trip around the world

  4. As they had been warned countless times already, the director chose to hold her tongue.
    -Having been warned countless time already, the director chose to hold her tongue

  5. The tiger began to show signs of depression because it was kept in a cage.
    -Having been kept in a cage, the tiger began to show signs of depression

Here are my reformulated sentences:

  1. He was looking for a new job because he had been fired the previous week.

He was looking for a new job, having been fired the previous week.

  1. Since the book wasn’t promoted well it didn’t sell a lot of copies.

Having been not promoted well, the book didn’t sell a lot of copies.

  1. She took a trip around the world after she had been awarded the prize money.

She took a trip around the world, having been awarded the prize money.

  1. As they had been warned countless times already, the director chose to hold her tongue.

Having been warned countless times already, the director chose to hold her tongue.

  1. The tiger began to show signs of depression because it was kept in a cage.

The tiger began to show signs of depression, having been kept in a cage.

  • Having been fired the previous week, he was looking for a new job

  • Not being well promoted, the book didn’t sell a lot of copies

  • having been awarded the prize money, she took a trip around the world

  • Having been warned countless times already, the director chose to hold her tongue

  • Having been kept in cage, the tiger began to show signs of depression.

  1. He was looking for a new job because he had been fired the previous week.
  • He was looking for a new job after, having been fired the previous week.

  • Having been fired the previous week, he was looking for a new job.

  1. Since the book wasn’t promoted well it didn’t sell a lot of copies.
  • Having not been promoted well, the book did not sell a lot of copies.

  • Since the book was not promoted well, havin not been sold a lot of copies.

  1. She took a trip around the world after she had been awarded the prize money.
  • Having been awarded the prize money, she took the a trip around the world.

  • She took a trip around the world after,** having been awarded** the prize money.

  1. As they had been warned countless times already, the director chose to hold her tongue.
  • Having been warned countless times to them, the director chose to hold her tongue.

  • The director chose to hold her tongue, having been warned them countless times.

  1. The tiger began to show signs of depression because it was kept in a cage.
  • **Having been kept **in a cage, the tiger began to show signs of depression.

  • The tiger began to show signs of depression,** having been kept** in a cage.

  • They walked the rest of the way home, having been stranded without a car.

  • Having been forced to relocate after the storm, she was ecstatic to have a warm bed to sleep in.

  • The program was unable to fulfill its mission, having been ended early.
  • Having been ended, the program was unable fo fulfill the mission.

  • The program was unable to fulfill its mission because it was ended early.

  • Having been neglected for years, the ancient structure fell to pieces.
  • Being built from the best material available, the new project is over budget.

  • Being blamed for the disaster, the mayor felt awful.

  • Having been fired the previous week, he was looking for a new job.

  • Having been not promoted the book, it did not sell a lot of copies.

  • Having been awarded the prize money, because she took a tre a trip around the world.

  • The director chose to hold her tongue, after having been awarned countless times.

  • Having been kept in a cage, the tiger began to show signs of depression.

  • Having been unabled to fulfill its mission, ithe program ended early.

is it ok, teacher?

Having been fired the previous week he was looking for a new job
Not being promoted well, it didn’t sell a lot of copies
After Having been awared, she took a trip around the world
Being warned countless times already, the director chose to hold her tong
Having being kept in a cage, the tiger began to show signs of depression

  1. Having been fired the previous week, he was looking for a new job.
  2. Not being that well promoted, the book didn’t sell a lot of copies.
  3. Having been awarded the prize money, she took a trip around the world.
  4. Having been warned countless times already, the director chose to hold her tongue.
  5. Having been kept in a cage, the tigger began to show signs of depression.
  1. They walked the rest of the way home, having been stranded without a car.
  2. Having been forced to relocated after the storm, she was ecstatic to have a warm bed to sleep in.

Worksheet answers

  1. He was looking for a new job because he had been fired the previous week.
    Having been fired the previous week, he was looking for a new job.

  2. Since the book wasn’t promoted well it didn’t sell a lot of copies.
    Not having been promoted well, it didn’t sell a lot of copies.

  3. She took a trip around the world after she had been awarded the prize money.
    Having been awarded the prize money, she took a trip around the world.

  4. As they had been warned countless times already, the director chose to hold her tongue.
    Having been warned countless times already, the director chose to hold her tongue.

  5. The tiger began to show signs of depression because it was kept in a cage.
    Being kept in a cage, the tiger began to show signs of depression.


I hope someone can give me feedback about the answers 😃

  1. He was looking for a new job because he had been fired the previous week. --> Having been fired the previous week, he was looking for a new job.

  2. Since the book wasn’t promoted well it didn’t sell a lot of copies. --> Having not been promoted well, it didnit sell a lot of copies.

  3. She took a trip around the world after she had been awarded the prize money. —> Having been awarded the prize money, she took a trip around the world.

  4. As they had been warned countless times already, the director chose to hold her tongue. --> Having been warned countless tieme already, the directos chose to hold her tongue.

  5. The tiger began to show signs of depression because it was kept in a cage. --> Having been kept in a cage, the tiger began to show signs of depression.

Having been fired the previous week, he was looking for a new job.
the book didn’t sell a lot of copies, having not been promoted well
Having been awared the prize money, she took a trip around the world.
Being warned countless times already, the director chose to hold her thongue.
Having been kept in the cage, the tiger began to show signs of depression.

Worksheet

Having been fired the previous week, he was looking for anew job
having not been promoted well, the book didn´t sell a lot of copies
having been awarded the prize money, she took a trip around the world

Having been warned countless times already, the director chose to hold her tongue

Having been kept in a cage, the tiger began tfo show signs of depression

Being blamed, the mayor felt awful by the disaster

  • Being blamed for the disaster, the mayor felt awful.
  • Having been ended early, the program was unable to fulfill its mission.
  • Having been fired the previous week, he was looking for a new job.
  • Not having been promoted well the book, it didn’t sell a lot of copies.
  • Having been awarded the prize money, she took a trip around the world.
  • The director chose to hold her tongue, having they been warned countless times.
  • Being kept in a cage, the tiger began to show signs of depression.

Having been fired the previous week, he was looking for a new job.
Having not been promoted well, the book didn’t sell a lot of copies
After having been awarded the prize money, she took a trip around the world.
Having been warned countless times already to them , the director chose to hold her tongue.
Having been kept in a cage, The tiger began to show signs of depression.

Having been ended early, the program was unable to fulfill its mission.

Perfect participle - passive
Having + been + past participle

  • Having been neglected for years, the ancient structure fell to pieces.
  • Having been ended early, the program was unable to fulfill its mission.
  • The program was unable to fulfill its mission, having been ended early.
  • They walked the rest of the way home, having been stranded without a car.
  • Having been forced to relocate after the storm, she was ecstatic to have a warm bed to sleep in.
1. Having been fired the previous week, he was looking for a new job.
2. Not being promoted well, the book didn’t sell a lot of copies.
3. Having been awarded the prize money, she took a trip around the world.
4. Having been warned countless times already, the director chose to hold her tongue.
5. Being kept in a cage, the tiger began to show signs of depression.

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

  1. Being built from the best material available, the new project is already over budget.
  2. Being blamed for the disaster. the mayor felt awful.

PERFECT PARTICIPLE - PASSIVE

  1. Having been neglected for years, the ancient structure fell to pieces
  2. The program was unable to fulfill its mission, having been ended early
    3.They walked the rest of the way home. having been stranded without a car
  3. Having been forced to relocate after the storm. she was ecstatic to have a warm bed to sleep in

He was looking for a new job because he had been fired the previous week.

  • Having been fired the previous week, he was looking for a new job.

Since the book wasn’t promoted well it didn’t sell a lot of copies.

  • Having not been promoted well, the book didn’t sell a lot of copies.

She took a trip around the world after she had been awarded the prize money.

  • Being awarded the prize money, she took a trip around the world

As they had been warned countless times already, the director chose to hold her tongue.

  • The director chose to hold her tongue, having been warned countless times already.

The tiger began to show signs of depression because it was kept in a cage

  • Having been kept in a cage, the tifer began to show signs of depression.

Having been fired the previous week, he was looking for a new job.

Not having been promoted well, the book did not sell a lot of copies.

Having been awarded the prize money, she took a trip around the world.

The director chose to hold her tongue, having been warned countless times already.

The tiger began to show signs of depression, having been kept in a cage.

  1. He was looking for a new job because he had been fired the previous week.
    Having been fired the previous well, he was looking for a new job.
  2. Since the book wasn’t promoted well it didn’t sell a lot of copies.
    Not having been promoted well, the book didn’t sell a lot of copies.
  3. She took a trip around the world after she had been awarded the prize money.
    Having been awarded the prize money, she took a trip around the world.
  4. As they had been warned countless times already, the director chose to hold her tongue.
    Having been warned countless times already, the director chose to hold her tongue.
  5. The tiger began to show signs of depression because it was kept in a cage
    Having been in a cage, the tiger began to show signs of depression.
  • Being fired the previous week, he was looking for a new job
  • Having been badly promoted, the book didn’t sell a lot of copies
  • Being awarded the prize money, she took a trip around the world
  • Being warned countless times already, the director chose to hold her tongue
  • Having been kept in a cage, the tiger began to show signs of depression

The questions:

  1. They walked the rest of was home, ____
    B) Having been stranded without a car.
  2. ____ she was ecstatic to have warm bed to sleep in.
    C) Having been forced to relocate after the storm.

The challenge:

  1. He was looking for a new job, having been fired the previous week.

  2. Having been not promoted the book since well it didn’t sell a lot of copies.

  3. She took a trip around the world after, having been awarded the prize money.

  4. Having been warned, as they countless times already, the director chose to hold her tongue

  5. The tiger began to show signs of depression, having been it was kept in a cage.

  • Being blamed for the disaster, the mayor felt awful.
  • Having been ended early, the program was unable to fulfill its mission.
  • They walked the rest of the way home, having been stranded without a car.
  • Having been forced to relocate after the storm, she was ecstatic to have a warm bed to sleep in.
  • Having been fired the previous week, he was looking for a new job.
  • Having been well promoted, the book didn’t sell a lot of copies.
  • Having been awarded the prize money, she took a trip around the world.