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B2-C1
Grammar-Linked

Discussing with Participle Clauses

20 questions60 minutes
  1. 1.Describe someone in this room using a participle clause. For example: 'The person sitting next to me is...'
  2. 2.Think of a famous building or place. Describe it using a past participle clause. For example: 'Built in 1889, the Eiffel Tower attracts millions of visitors.'
  3. 3.Tell us about a time you did two things at the same time. Use a time participle clause starting with '-ing'.
  4. 4.Describe a news event using a participle clause. For example: 'Affected by the floods, thousands of people had to leave their homes.'
  5. 5.Think about your morning routine. Describe it using 'Having + past participle' to show sequence.
  6. 6.Explain why you made an important decision using a reason participle clause. For example: 'Not wanting to miss the deadline, I worked late.'
  7. 7.Describe a product or invention using a past participle clause. For example: 'Invented in 1876, the telephone changed communication forever.'
  8. 8.Talk about a mistake you made and what happened. Use 'Having + past participle'. For example: 'Having forgotten my passport, I missed my flight.'
  9. 9.Describe what you see when you look out of the window using participle clauses.
  10. 10.Think of a person you admire. Describe their achievements using participle clauses.
  11. 11.Describe a film or book using participle clauses. For example: 'Set in the future, the film explores the dangers of technology.'
  12. 12.What would you do in these situations? Use a participle clause for the reason: 'Feeling tired, I would...' / 'Not having any money, I would...'
  13. 13.Describe a place you have visited using at least two different types of participle clause.
  14. 14.How could you use participle clauses to make this paragraph more concise? 'I woke up early. I felt refreshed. I decided to go for a run. While I was running, I saw a beautiful sunrise.'
  15. 15.Can you spot the error? 'Driving to work, the traffic was terrible.' How would you correct it?
  16. 16.Describe your learning journey using perfect participle clauses. For example: 'Having studied English for three years, I can now...'
  17. 17.Use participle clauses to write a short description of your country. Include at least one present and one past participle.
  18. 18.Think of a job you know well. Describe what the job involves using participle clauses.
  19. 19.Compare formal and informal ways to say the same thing. For example: Formal: 'Having completed the project...' vs Informal: 'After I finished the project...'
  20. 20.Create a short news report about an event in your city. Try to use at least three participle clauses.