Exercise VERBS

Exercise 

Recast the following sentences:-

1. Being condemned to death, the scaffold was erected for his execution.

2. Born in Surat, a part of his education was received in Mumbai.

3. Observing the house on fire, the engines were sent for.

4. Being a wet day, I wore my makintosh.

5 Having gone to bed very late, the sun woke me at about nine o'clock.

6. Referring to your esteemed inquiry, the prices of the articles are as follows.

7. Standing on the top of the hill, the eye roams over the beautiful landscape.

8. Having failed in the first attempt, no further attempts were made.

9. Bearing this in mind, no particular difficulty will be found.

10. Travelling from Karjat to Khandala, the line is most beautifully laid.

11. Being his sole companion, he naturally addressed himself to me.

12. Crossing the channel, a heavy storm arose.

13. Hoping to hear from you soon, yours sincerely.

14. Calling upon him yesterday, he subscribed a handsome sum to the Famine Relief Fun.

15. Going up the hill, an old temple was seen.

16. Resting in cool shelter, the hours were beguiled with desultory talk.

17. Having obtained information, he was arrested for complicity in the plot.

18. Weary with travelling, the destination seemed a hundred miles away.

19. Meeting my friend in the park, he told me all the news.

20. Entering the room, the light was quite dazzling.