Ready for C1 p 151. Participle Clauses. Different Subjects

 When we have participle clauses with a different subject, the correct structures are:

SUBJ + -ing...., Different SUBJ + verb

Her bicycle having been damaged by vandals, Helen had to walk.


With + SUBJ + -ing...., Different SUBJ + verb

With both my parents working all day, I have to cook my own lunch


These sentences are NOT correct:

X Having been damaged by vandals, Helen had to walk rather than go on her bicycle.

Having her bicycle been damaged by vandals, Helen had to walk.

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