Adverb Clause Reduction Exercise 1

Instruction: Reduce the adverb clauses in the sentences below (to reduced adverb clause). The first one has been done as example. Click the link to learn how reduced adverb clause: HOW TO REDUCE ADVERB CLAUSE.

1. When I see an airplane, I want to fly to Paris.
   → When seeing an airplane, I want to fly to Paris.
or → Seeing an airplane, I want to fly to Paris.
2. After he graduated, he has been working as a salesman. 
3. Because he was tired, he played poorly during the match. 
4. Before we have a workshop tomorrow, we should join a briefing today. 
5. Because he was careless, the man got an accident.
6. After I delivered the newspaper, I rushed to the railway station. 
7. When the couples arrived in Siem Reap, they rented a bike. 
8. Since she wanted to study more, Thida moved to live in the city. 
9. After they left their work, the two friends met and have a drink. 
10. After he was questioned, the suspect was released on bail. 
11. Before she was interviewed, the woman was so nervous.

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1. When seeing an airplane, I want to fly to Paris. or Seeing an airplane, I want to fly to Paris.
2. After graduating, he has been working as a salesman. 
3. Having been tired, he played poorly during the match. 
4. Before having a workshop tomorrow, we should join a briefing today. 
5. Having been careless, the man got an accident.
6. After delivering the newspaper, I rushed to the railway station. 
7. When arriving in Siem Reap, they rented a bike. 
8. Wanting to study more, Thida moved to live in the city. 
9. After leaving their work, the two friends met and have a drink. 
10. After being questioned, the suspect was released on bail. 
11. Before being interviewed, the woman was so nervous.