Join the groups of sentences, using participles, and making any necessary changes in the word order a) I was away at the time of the disastrous floods. I could, therefore, do nothing to help with salvage work.

b) The world disappointed him. He became a monk.

c) The rescue party decided that it would be hopeless to carry out a search while the fog persisted. They put off their rescue bid until the next day.

d) He was brought up in the belief that pleasures were sinful. As a result, he now leads an ascetic life.

e) This letter was addressed to the wrong house. It never reached my friend.

f) One can allow for the fact that the orchestra was under-rehearsed. Even so, last night's concert was extremely disappointing.

g) He was very angry when his car broke down. He had had it serviced only a week before.

h) A new conception has been developed in theoretic linguistics. The conception is useful in language teaching.

i) The man lost interest in his work. He had been passed over in favour of an outsider when a senior position became vacant.

j) He had to put off buying a house. He was unable to borrow the money from any bank.

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