Transform the following sentences using gerundial phrases instead of the subordinate clauses. B. Model: After he finished school, he worked at a plant. — After finishing school he worked at a plant.

1. After they passed their exams, they went to the mountains. 2. Before we moved to this town we lived in Lviv. 3. After she wrote the letter, she went to the post office. 4. Before you cross the street you must look to the left and then to the right. 5. I turned off the light before I left home. 6. We met him after we walked about two miles.

C. Models: She insisted that she should go to the library. — She insisted on going to the library.

1. He insisted that he should show them the way. 2. They insisted that they should help me. 3. I insisted that I should examine them in the afternoon.

D. Model: I am sorry that I trouble you. — Excuse me for troubling you.

1. I am sorry that I ring you up so late. 2. I am sorry that I turned on the radio when you are working. 3. I am sorry that I came so late. 4. I am sorry that I broke your pencil. 5. I am sorry that I went home without waiting for you.

E. Model: I am sorry that I did not tell you about it. — I am sorry for not telling you about it.

1. I am sorry that I did not help you yesterday. 2. I am sorry that I didn’t wait for you. 3. I am sorry that I did not do my homework. 4. I am sorry that I did not ring you up. 5. I am sorry that I did not answer your letter.​

1. This medicinal herb is good for eczema and skin blemishes.

Is this medicinal herb good for eczema and skin blemishes?

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Is this medicinal herb good for eczema or skin blemishes?

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2. Lemon balm is versatile medicinal herb.

Is lemon balm versatile medicinal herb?

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