Paraphrase the sentences using participles instead of italicized clauses

Model: When the shop assistant discovered that he had a talent for music, he gave up his job to become a professional singer.

Discovering that he had a talent for music, the shop assistant gave up his

job to become a professional singer.

As he had witnessed the crime, he was expected to give evidence in court. Having witnessed the crime, he was expected to give evidence in court.

1. When the editor learned that his newspaper had been taken over by another publisher, he resigned from his position.

2. I declined his offer of a loan and said that I didn't like owing people money.

3. The demonstrator who protested violently was led away by the police.

4. When I visit a strange city, I like to have a guide-book with me.

5. Motorists who intend to take their cars with them to the Continent are advised to make early reservations.


6. Now that I have heard your side of the question, I am more inclined to agree with you.

7. As he had been warned that bad weather lay ahead, the ship's captain changed the course.