Participle Clause

Participle Clause

Looked after carefully, these boots will last for many years.
Not wanting to hurt his feelings, I avoided the question. 
Having lived through difficult times together, they were very close friends.

Present participle clauses

Past participle clauses

Struck by the news of his redundancy, he set out with belongings
Numbed by the anasthetic, he started the job of removing his own appendix.

Perfect participle clauses
Having worked as an Estate agent on Spain’s Costa Blanca, he surpised everyone by moving inland and became a teacher.
Having hibernated over winter, the bear awoke and went in search of a full English breakfast,
Having downed his 10th pint, he promptly started to vomit.

Participle clauses after conjunctions and prepositions

Despite eating three extra spicy pepperoni pizzas, he was still hungry.