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Οι μετοχικές προτάσεις

Having finished…, Built in 1900…, Not knowing what to do…

ΔομήΣημασίαΠαράδειγμα
-ingταυτόχρονο, αιτίαFeeling tired, I went to bed.
having + μετοχήπροτερόχρονοHaving finished his work, he went out.
μετοχή αορίστουπαθητική σημασίαBuilt in 1900, the house needs repairs.
not + -ingαρνητική αιτίαNot knowing the way, we got lost.

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  1. Ξαναγράψε: After he had read the letter, he cried. (Having…)
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    Having read the letter, he cried.
  2. Μετάφρασε: «Δουλεύοντας περισσότερο, θα κερδίζεις περισσότερα.»
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    By working more, you'll earn more.
  3. Ξαναγράψε: The book, which was written in 1850, is a classic.
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    Written in 1850, the book is a classic.
  4. Μετάφρασε: «Μη ξέροντας τι να πει, έφυγε.»
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    Not knowing what to say, he left.