Using the following phrases and elliptical clauses as
introductory modifiers, write complete sentences.
Example: Turned at top volume, the
radio could be heard in every room along the hall.
1. After
reading about the workshop for beginning playwrights, Jenny wrote
immediately to see whether she would be eligible.
2. Having
ordered our pizza for eight o’clock, we expected it to be ready the time
Ken reached the restaurant.
3. Seated
on a top row of the opera house, Tim and I were able to see not only the
stage but the audience as well.
4. When cut
in two, the apples will be easy for the children to eat.
5. Driving
to Texas last spring, we decided to follow a route that took us along the
Gulf Coast.
6. Without
saying another word to Dr. Watson, Mr. Holmes walked out of the room and
down the stairs to the waiting carriage.
7. Although
considered striking by many of my friends, the new colors for spring did
not appeal to me.
8. To
volunteer to work for Congressman Rosenburg’s election, my sister simply
went by his district office and spoke to the campaign manager.
9. Not
completely satisfied with her weaving, Ruth decided to talk with her
crafts teacher again.
10. Gripping the steering wheel tighter by the minute, Kirk
succeeded in driving his jeep all the way to the summit.
11. Since learning to use a word processor, I have
neglected my old friend the typewriter.
12. To sum up, the criteria for composing an effective
personal essay are well illustrated in this one by a former student.
13. Before waxing these pine floors, Jerry needs to
clean them with a solvent.
14. Strung across the front of the building, the
orange banner announced the dates of the used-book sale.
15. Never having seen the film, I hesitated to
recommend it to Guy and his date.
16. Forgotten
for a moment, Gilbert’s number popped into my head as I stood in the
telephone booth.
17. Without first reading the annual report, a board
member cannot make an intelligent decision concerning the company’s future.
18. Having reached nearly the end of her rope, Agnes
shooed all the children out of the house and into the backyard.
19. To get a new license tag, Joanna will have to go down to
the County Government Building on Houston Drive.
20. In responding to our questions, the guide
explained that the north wing of the museum was closed for repairs.
21. To continue with his job at the warehouse, Ralph
will have to rearrange his class schedule.
22. Once hung, the yellow chintz draperies brightened the
attic bedroom.
23. By getting up early, Jane was able to work out at
the gym before going to the radio station.
24. Careening around the corner, the boy on skates
almost ran into Mr. Whidby with an armful of groceries.
25. Upon arriving at the White House, the astronauts
were greeted by the President.