Period Two Learning about Language 现在分词(v
ing)作状语v.ing 形式或 v.ing 短语作状语往往修饰谓语动词表示的动作,相当于相应的状语从句或并列句
1.表示时间,作时间状语,相当于时间状语从句
Walking along the street,I met my old classmate
(=While I was walking along the street,I met my old classmate
)我在街上走的时候碰到了老同学
Turning on the light=(When he turned on the light),he was surprised to see his son lying on the floor
他打开灯,惊讶地看见儿子躺在地上
Entering the office( = As soon as I entered the office) , I picked up the telephone and called Bob
我一走进办公室,就拿起听筒给鲍勃打电话
when/while+动词的ing 形式强调其表示的动作和谓语动词动作同时发生
Look out for cars when(you are) crossing the street
过街时注意车辆
Don’t reach sideways while(you are) standing on a ladder
站在梯子上时,不要侧着身子伸手去拿东西
2.表示原因,作原因状语,相当于原因状语从句
Being too young(=As he was too young),he couldn’t join the army
因为太年幼,他不能参军
Not knowing how to get there(=As I did