Неличные формы английского глагола. Коптева Н.Ю. - 73 стр.

IV. Translate the following sentences into Russian paying attention to
    different forms of the Partici ple.
    1. The engineers assembling this device work day and night.
    2. While assembling this device they found some broken parts.
    3. The devices assembled in this manner are usually reliable.
    4. The device assembled by these engineers works well.
    5. The device assembled was used in our laboratory.
    6. The device being assembled will be used in the near future.
    7. Being assembled the device was used in the experiment.
    8. Having assembled the device the scientists began using it in
       their experiment.
                 The Absolute Participle Construction
I.    Restate the sentences. Use the Absolute Partici ple Construction
      instead of the subordinate clauses. Follow the model.
      Sp.: As the information was pertinent and essential, we had
         considered it at once.
      St.: The information being pertinent and essential, we had to
         consider it at once.
      1. As the surface is homogeneous, such an agreement can be
         obtained.
      2. As these quantities are interrelated, we usually study them
         together.
      3. As the instruments were very sensitive, we obtained good
         results.
      4. As the results were of high accuracy, this value could be
         calculated more precisely.
      5. As the equi pment was of simple construction, the students
         could use it in their work.
      6. As the repeated reading was the same, we could be sure of the
         data obtained.
      7. As these particles were of very high energy, we didn’t know
         what to expect of them.
II.   Restate the sentences. Use subordinate clauses instead of the Absolute
      Partici ple Constructions. Follow the model.
      Sp.: The equi pment showing good characteristics, we could use it
         for several purposes.
      St.: As the equi pment showed good characteristics, we could use
         it for several purposes.
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