Exercise 238. Transform the following complex sentences into simple ones using the Absolute Participle Complex.
A. Mode 1: As the weather was fine, we went for a walk- The weather being fine, we went for a walk.
1. As my friend lives far from here, I go to his place by bus.
2. As the play was very popular, it was difficult to get tickets.
3. As it is rather cold, I put on my coat.
4. As his mother teaches English, he knows the language very well.
5. As her son was ill, she could not go to the theatre.
B. Mode 1: As my brother had locked the door, I couldn't get into the room. My brother having locked the door, I couldn't get into the room.
1. As our teacher had visited India, we asked him to tell us about that country. 2. When the match had ended, the people went home. 3. As my friend had bought the tickets beforehand, we did not need to hurry. 4. After the sun had risen, we continued our way. 5. As his sister has broken his spectacles, he had to buy a pair of new ones. C. Mode 1: As the bridge was destroyed, we couldn't cross the river. The bridge being destroyed, we couldn't cross the river. 1. As all shops were closed, we couldn't buy anything. 2. As the road was being repaired, I couldn't go there by bus. 3. As the book was being printed, we hoped to get it soon. 4. As houses are built very quickly nowadays, we'll soon get a new flat. 5. As the waiting-room was being cleaned, the passengers were not let in.

D. M o d e 1: When the work had been done, they went home- The work having been done, they went home.

1. When the house had been built, we got a new flat. 2. As the key had been lost, she couldn't get into the room. 3. As the road had been repaired, we could go there by bus. 4. When the waiting-room had been cleaned, the passengers were let in. 5. As all the tickets had been sold out, we couldn't see the performance.
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