Голицынский, 6-е издание – Причастие, герундий и отглагольное существительное – Упражнение 424

a)
1. He was looking at the plane flying overhead.
2. Wishing to learn to skate, she bought herself a pair of skates.
3. Being frightened by the dog, the cat climbed a high fence.
4. Coming out of the wood, the travellers saw a ruined castle in the distance.
5. Growing tomatoes need a lot of sunshine.
6. Growing corn on his desert island, Robinson Crusoe hoped to eat bread one day.
7. Having prepared all the necessary equipment, they began the experiment.
8. While translating the text, I looked up many words in the dictionary.
9. Entering the room, I saw my friends smiling at me.
10. Watching the playing kittens was great fun for the children.
b)
1. Just imagine his coming first in the race!
2. The children were tired of running.
3. It is no use going there now.
4. My greatest pleasure is travelling.
5. Growing roses takes a lot of care and attention.
6. Mary will stop for a few days at the seaside before going back home.
7. I usualy help mother by washing the dishes and doing the rooms.
8. Instead of phoning his friend, he went to see him.
9. The boys continued playing football.
10. Watching the playing kittens was great fun for the children.