Write an excuse for the following questions, answering in a complete sentence:
(OR)
Answering in a complete sentence, write an excuse for the following questions:
1. Why did you miss class yesterday?
2. Why are you so happy today?
3. Why did (or didn't) you do well on the last exam?
4. Why didn't you complete all of the blog work for this class?
1. First use an adverb clause beginning with AS, SINCE, or BECAUSE.
2. Second, reduce the clause to an adverb phrase.
3. Finally, reduce the phrase to an adverbial, if possible. (This can be done only with BE or GET)
Remember: In order to reduce, the subject in the adverb clause must be the same as the subject in the main clause.
For example:
1. I missed class yesterday because I had gotten stuck in traffic for 3 hours on the way to UH!
2. Having gotten stuck in traffic for 3 hours on the way to UH, I missed class yesterday.
3. Stuck in traffic for 3 hours on the way to UH, I missed class yesterday.
1. I missed class yesterday because I had forgotten that I had class yesterday.
ReplyDelete2. Having forgotten that I had class yesterday, I missed class.
3. Forgotten that I had class yesterday, I missed class.
1. Since I got 100 on the grammar test in this morning, I am so happy today.
2. Since getting 100 on the grammar test in this morning, I am so happy today.
1.I didn't do well on the last exam as I had not slept well the night before.
2. Not having slept well the night before, I didn't do well on the last exam.
1. I didn't complete all of the blog work for this class because I was confused about the deadline.
2. Being confused about the deadline, I didn't complete all of the blog work for this class.
3. Confused about the deadline, I didn't complete all of the blog work for this class.
The truth is I try to do my best to complete all of blog work though sometimes I do work overdue. Lol
I sometimes do work overdue <- wrong grammar right? How do I express this sentence ?
Delete1.3 incorrect
Delete2.2 since+gerund=TIME (since arriving here, I have made may friends)
the way to reduce a CAUSE CLAUSE is: HAVING GOTTEN 100 on the grammar test...
I sometimes turn in (or complete) the work late.
Nice
1. Why did you miss class yesterday?
ReplyDeleteI could not come to class yesterday because I got a fever.
Having got a fever, i could not come to class yesterday.
2. Why are you so happy today?
I am so happy today because I was successful at cooking my favorite noodles.
Having been successful at cooking my favourite noodles, I am so happy today.
Successful at cooking my favourite noodles, I am so happy today
3. Why did (or didn't) you do well on the last exam?
I did not do well on the last exam because I was unprepared for the test.
Having been unprepared for test, I did not do well on the last exam.
Unprepared for the test, I did not do well on the last exam.
4. Why didn't you complete all of the blog work for this class?
I didn't complete all the blog work for this class because I did not check the blog regularly.
Not having checked the blog regularly, I did not complete all the blog work for this class.
2b is better than 2c because it indicates a difference in time. 2c indicates that you made the noodles and you experienced happiness in the same time frame.
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1. Why did you miss class yesterday?
ReplyDeleteI didn’t come to class because I had had to take care of my sick son
Having had to take care of my sick son, I missed class yesterday.
2. Why are you so happy today?
I am happy today because I was able to clean my apartment
Having cleaned my apartment, I am happy today
Able to clean my apartment, I am so happy today.
3. Why did (or didn't) you do well on the last exam?
I didn’t do well in the last exam because I was distracted by thinking about some personal problems.
Being distracted by thinking about some personal problems, I didn’t do well in the last exam
Distracted by thinking about some personal problems, I didn’t do well in the last exam.
4. Why didn't you complete all of the blog work for this class?
I didn’t complete all the blog work for this class because I had not had laptop in home.
Not having laptop in home, I didn’t complete all the blog work for this class.
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Delete1. Why did you miss the class today
ReplyDeleteI missed class today since I let my nephew do my makeup this morning.
Having let my nephew do my makeup, I missed the class today. Big mistake!
2. Why are you so happy today?
I’m happy today because I’m very excited that tomorrow is still weekend.
Being excited that tomorrow is still weekend, I’m happy.
Excited that tomorrow is still weekend, I’m happy.
3. Why didn’t you do well on the last exam?
Since I had gotten distracted by my part-time job, I didn’t well on the last exam.
Having gotten distracted by my part-time job, I didn’t do well on the last exam.
Distracted by my part-time job, I didn’t do well on the last exam,
4. Why didn’t you do all of the blog work for this class?
I didn’t do any the blog work for this class because I didn’t remember the password to log in my account. My bad short memory, teacher!
Not having remembered the password to log in, I didn’t do any blog work for this class.
1. Why did you miss class yesterday?
ReplyDeleteI didn't come to class yesterday because I had a dating with my new boyfriend.
Having had a dating with my new boyfriend, I didn't come to class yesterday.
2. Why are you so happy today?
I am so happy today because I'm able to go Floria with my family.
Being able to go Floria with my family , I am so happy today.
Able to go Floria, I am so happy today
3. Why did (or didn't) you do well on the last exam?
I did not do well on the last exam because I didn't study anything for the test.
Not having studied anything for the test, I did not do well on the last exam.
Not studying anything for the test, I did not do well on the last exam.
4. Why didn't you complete all of the blog work for this class?
I didn't complete all the blog work for this class because I was lazy to do homework.
Being lazy to do homework, I did not complete all the blog work for this class.
Lazy to do homework, I did not complete all the blog work for this class.
1. Why did you miss class yesterday?
DeleteI couldn't be able to make it to the class yesterday because I had had to drop my friend at the airport .
Having had to drop my friend at the airport, I missed the class
2. Why are you so happy today?
Since I have gotten accepted at the university of Houston , I am so happy.
Since having gotten accepted at the university of Houston, I am so happy.
Since getting accepted at the university of Houston, I am so happy.
3. Why did (or didn't) you do well on the last exam?
I didn't do well on the last exam because I had not prepared for the test.
Not having prepared for the test, I didn't do well.
4. Why didn't you complete all of the blog work for this class?
I didn't complete all of the work because I wasn't used to doing my homework on the blog.
Not being used to doing the homework on the blog, I didn't do them all
Not used to doing the homework on the blog, I didn't do all of the work.
1. I had a date (not dating)
Delete3b is better than 3c because it shows that one action (not studying) was clearly before the other action (taking the test).
NICE
Hussain,
Delete1. Having to drop off my friend, I missed the class (the two events happened in the same time period, so regular gerund)
2. See my response to Adam's sentence 2.2
NICE
1.Because I had gotten lost on the way to school, I missed your class yesterday.
ReplyDeleteHaving gotten lost on the way to school, I missed your class yesterday.
Lost on the way to school, I missed your class yesterday.
2. I’m happy today as I am surprised to see my favorite singer on the street.
Surprised to see my favorite singer on the street, I’m so happy today.
3. I did well on the last exam because I was lucky to have read about this topic before.
Having read about this topic before, I did well on the last exam.
Lucky to have read about this topic before, I did well on the last exam.
4. Since I was tired of doing a mountain of work, I didn’t complete all of the blog work for this class.
Tired of doing a mountain of work, I didn’t complete all of the blog work for this class.
PERFECT
DeleteI missed the class yesterday because I had taken care of my little niece.
ReplyDeleteHaving taken care of my little niece, I missed the class yesterday.
2. Why are you so happy today?
Because I receive a surprised gift from my brother, I’m so happy today.
Receiving a surprised gift from my brother, I’m so happy today.
3. Why did (or didn't) you do well on the last exam?
I didn’t do well on the last exam because I felt sick.
Having felt sick, I didn’t do well on the last exam.
4. Why didn't you complete all of the blog work for this class?
Because I had had some troubles with my laptop for several weeks, I didn’t complete all of the blog work for this class.
Having had some troubles with my laptop for several weeks, I didn’t complete all of the blog work for this class.
I missed the class yesterday because I WAS TAKING care of my little niece. (Same time frame)
DeleteTaking care of my little niece, I missed the class. (Same time frame)
2. Try again
1- I missed the class yesterday because I had to take my mother to the hospital.
ReplyDeleteHaving taken my mother to the hospital yesterday, I missed the class.
2-I am very happy today because I was accepted at UH.
Having been accepted at UH, I am very happy today.
Being accepted by UH, I am very happy today.
Accepted by UH, I am very happy today.
3- I did well on the last exam because I had studied very hard.
Having studied very hard, I did well on the last exam.
4- I didn't complete all the blog work for this class because I used to forget to check it.
Not having consulted the blog every day, I didn't complete all the blog work for this class.
1. Having to take my mother to the hospital, I missed the class. (Same time period)
Delete2a and 2b are correct; 2c and 2d are not.
1- I missed the class yesterday because I spend the whole night preparing for the debate.
ReplyDeletehaving spent the whole night preparing for the debate, I missed the class.
2-I am very happy today because I met an old friend.
having met and old friend, I am very happy today.
3- since I am a diligent student, I did well on the last exam.
being a diligent student, I did well on the last exam.
4- Because I am a forgettable person, I did not complete all the blog work for this class.
Being a forgettable person, I did not complete all the blog work for this class.
4. Forgetful, perhaps, but definitely not forgettable!
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1. Why did you miss class yesterday?
ReplyDeleteI missed class yesterday because I had picked up my sister at school.
Having picked up my sister at school, I missed class yesterday.
2. Why are you so happy today?
I’m happy today because finally I found the solution for my homework.
Having found the solution for my homework, I'm happy today
3. Why did (or didn't) you do well on the last exam?
I did not do well on the last exam because I didn't have time for preparing.
Not having had time for preparing, I did not do well on the last exam.
4. Why didn't you complete all of the blog work for this class?
I didn't complete all the blog work for this class because I was very busy with my work.
Having been very busy with my work, I did not complete all the blog work for this class.
Very busy with my work, I did not complete all the blog work for this class.
1. ...because I had to pick up my sister at school.
DeleteHaving had to pick up my sister at school,...
3. time to prepare
1. Why did you miss class yesterday?
ReplyDeleteI missed class yesterday because I partied too hard on the night before.
Having partied too hard on the night before, I missed class yesterday.
2. Why are you so happy today?
I'm happy today because I did well on my drive test.
Having done well on my drive test, I'm happy today.
3. Why didn't you do well on the last exam?
I didn't do well on the last exam as the subject was too boring.
(No change)
4. Why didn't you complete all the blog work for this class?
I didn't complete all the blog work for this class since I was taking care of my sick dog.
Taking care of my sick dog, I didn't complete all the blog work for this class.
2. driving test
Delete3. The subject being too boring, you didn't bother to study.
If you don't mind, I'm going to borrow your excuse.
When students ask me why I didn't return their tests quickly, I will answer:
Having had to deal with my 2 cats, I didn't have time for all of you :)
1. I missed class yesterday because I was studying too hard for the test and I couldn’t wake up the next day.
ReplyDeleteHaving studied to hard the night before I missed class yesterday.
2. I’m happy today because I went to the gym in the morning.
Having gone to the gym in the morning make me feel happy. (Don’t know)
3. I did well in the exam today because I studied hard the night before.
Having studied the night before, I did well in the exam.
4. I didn’t complete all the blog work for this class because I was in a competition all the weekend.
Competing all the weekend, I didn’t have had the time to finish the blog work for this class.
2. Having gone to the gym this morning, I'm happy now.
DeleteNICE WORK!