1.She was talking to her friend and forgot everything around her. ______________________________________________________________ 2.Since we watch the news every day we know what's going on in the world...

Here are the answers to your sentences: 1. She was talking to her friend and forgot everything around her. → She was so engrossed in her conversation with her friend that she forgot everything around her. 2. Since we watch the news every day we know what's going on in the world. → Watching the news every day keeps us informed about what's going on in the world. 3. They are vegetarians and don't eat meat. → They are vegetarians, which means they don't eat meat. 4. The dog wagged its tail and bit the postman. → Although the dog wagged its tail, it bit the postman. 5. While she was tidying up her room she found some old photos. → While tidying up her room, she stumbled upon some old photos. 6. He was a good boy and helped his mother in the kitchen. → Being a good boy, he helped his mother in the kitchen. 7. As they didn't have enough money they spent their holidays at home last year. → Due to a lack of money, they spent their holidays at home last year. 8. The man was sitting in the cafe. He was reading a paper. → The man who was sitting in the cafe was reading a paper. 9. Since I didn't feel well I didn't go to the cinema. → Not feeling well prevented me from going to the cinema. 10. She walked home and met an old friend. → On her way home, she ran into an old friend. Here are the rewritten sentences using participles: 1. He was accused of murder and was subsequently arrested. Accused of murder, he was arrested. 2. She was shocked by the bad news and burst into tears. Shocked by the bad news, she burst into tears. 3. The event is organised by our team and will surely be a great success. Organised by our team, the event will surely be a great success. 4. The film is based on real events and tells the story of a reporter. Based on real events, the film tells the story of a reporter. 5. She was born in Hollywood and knows all the famous movie stars. Born in Hollywood, she knows all the famous movie stars. 6. The car was taken to the garage. It was repaired within an hour. Taken to the garage, the car was repaired within an hour. 7. She was admired by everyone and began to grow arrogant. Admired by everyone, she began to grow arrogant. 8. He was dumped by his girlfriend and felt really depressed. Dumped by his girlfriend, he felt really depressed. 1. Lying in her bed, she wept bitter tears. 2. Standing at the corner, she talked to her friends. 3. The children went from house to house playing trick or treat. 4. Being very tall, he became a basketball player. 5. Waiting in the hall, he overheard a conversation. 6. Sitting in the bus shelter, we waited for the rain to stop. 7. Having great fun at the party, we played silly games. 8. Chatting along, they didn't see the car coming. 9. Having been picked up by his mother, he didn't have to wait for the bus. 10. Listening to the radio, she didn't hear the doorbell. Here are the rewritten sentences using participles: 1. Being on holiday, she couldn't go to the party. 2. While preparing dinner, she cut her finger. 3. Travelling around Ireland, I always stay in youth hostels. 4. Not having heard the doorbell, she missed the delivery. 5. Not feeling well, he stayed in bed. 6. Holding his hand, she led him through the crowd. 7. Opening the drawer, she took out a book. 8. Fearing that he did not have enough money to support his family, he worked overtime. 9. Fully understanding your problem, I can’t allow you to break the rules 10. Walking along the street, I saw an accident. Note that the participial phrases replace the original subordinate clauses to make the sentences more concise. Here are the rewritten sentences using participles: 1. I often saw her at the disco, surrounded by her admirers. Alternatively: Being surrounded by her admirers, I often saw her at the disco. 2. Devoting his life to others, he was loved by all who knew him. Alternatively: He was loved by all who knew him, having devoted his life to others. 3. If accepted for the job, I’ll have to start at the beginning of next month. Alternatively: Having been accepted for the job, I’ll have to start at the beginning of next month. 4. Exhausted through lack of sleep, I fell asleep at my desk. Alternatively: Being exhausted through lack of sleep, I fell asleep at my desk. 5. Written many years ago, the book is not suitable for youngsters now. Alternatively: Having been written many years ago, the book is not suitable for youngsters now. 6. Having been promoted, I’ve had no time to go out. Alternatively: Promoted recently, I’ve had no time to go out. 7. Seen from the outside, the building looks a mess, but it is lovely inside. Alternatively: When seen from the outside, the building looks a mess, but it is lovely inside. 8. Elected, we will increase the value of pensions. Alternatively: Having been elected, we will increase the value of pensions. 9. Unless destroyed, this material could have damaging consequences. Alternatively: Not destroyed, this material could have damaging consequences.