Present-Participle Clauses — Negative Forms (C1)

the way, she stopped to ask a stranger for directions. (not / know)

to wake the baby, he closed the door quietly. (not / want)

any cash on him, my colleague paid by card. (not / have)

well enough to travel, they postponed the trip. (not / feel)

the instructions, I read them again slowly. (not / understand)

how late it was, the students kept revising. (not / realise)

visitors, the company had made no arrangements for a tour. (not / expect)

a word of the excuse, everyone simply stared at him. (not / believe)

what to say, the new manager simply nodded politely. (not / know)

any reason to stay, the guests left early. (not / see)

the necessary permits, the firm postponed construction. (not / have)

to cause offence, the chair phrased the criticism carefully. (not / wish)

about his whereabouts, the suspect stuck to one story. (not / lie)

with the proposed terms, the union refused to sign the contract. (not / agree)

such a sharp downturn, the analysts had recommended buying more shares. (not / anticipate)