Adverb phrases of reasons

 Adverb phrases of reasons


Part 1

Reduce the adverb clause into an adverb phrase. 

change the verb (simple past) into present participle (verb +  ing)


Example 1

Adverb clause

Because they recognized their efforts, the company decided to give an extra bonus to the employees. 


Adverb phrase 

Recognizing their efforts, the company decided to give an extra bonus to the employees. 


Example 2

Adverb clause

Since they realized that the task was too difficult, the school community decided to change it for an easier one. 


Adverb phrase

Realizing that the task was too difficult, the school community decided to change it for an easier one. 



Practice. reduce the sentences 

  • Since the recipe required a special ingredient, they went to the grocery store.

  • Because the movie received positive reviews, they decided to watch it at the cinema.

  • Since the recipe required a special ingredient, they went to the grocery store.

  • Because they missed the last train, they had to take a taxi home.




Part 2

Reduce the adverb clause into an adverb phrase. 

change the perfect verb into having + past participle of the verb. 


Adverb clause

Because they had discovered a new source of material, scientists were able to create new chemical compounds.  


Adverb phrase

Having discovered a new source of materials, scientists were able to create new chemical compounds. 


Example 2

Adverb clause

Since they had found a cure for the disease, doctors were able to save many lives.


Adverb phrase

Having found a cure for the disease, doctors were able to save many lives. 

Reduce the following examples. 

  • Since they had invented a more powerful battery, researchers were able to extend the lifespan of electronic devices.

  • Because they had developed a new manufacturing technique, the production costs of the product decreased.

  • Since they had created a more accurate weather prediction model, meteorologists were able to issue timely warnings for severe weather events.

  • Because they had designed a more efficient solar panel, households could generate more renewable energy.


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