C1 · Word order
Participle phrases at the end
Long participle phrases that close a formal sentence.
- The measure was introduced, arising from the scandals of the nineties.
- The decision was postponed, given the new information.
- The report was published, commissioned by the ministry.
- The rule was amended, following objections from the sector.
- The site was cleared, situated close to a nature reserve.
- The evaluation was postponed, as announced in March.
- The appointment was confirmed, decided by the board in April.
- The funding was stopped, given the new insight into the risks.
- The case was dismissed, in the absence of proof.
- The system was replaced, written in-house in two years.
- The offer was rejected, made in good faith.
- The contract was extended, subject to a positive evaluation.