Present Participle Clauses (Level Pre-B1)

Choose the best option to complete each sentence, paying attention to the meaning and context.

 The student listened carefully, ______ notes in her notebook.

He spent the afternoon in the library, ______ for information about his project.

The old man sat by the window, ______ the passers-by.

She waited patiently for the bus, ______ a warm cup of coffee.

The car drove away quickly, ______ a cloud of dust behind it.

The children explored the forest, ______ for wild berries.

They managed to finish the report on time, ______ extra hours during the weekend.

The artist painted the landscape, ______ special attention to the light and shadows.

 He walked into the room, ______ quietly so as not to disturb anyone.

The chef prepared the meal, ______ fresh local ingredients.

We watched the birds, ______ intricate patterns in the sky.

 She explained the rules clearly, ______ examples to illustrate each point.

The crowd cheered loudly, ______ their favorite team.

My neighbour spent the whole day in the garden, ______ his flowers.

The dog barked excitedly, ______ its owner return.