Answer:
1). A painting <u>belonging</u> to the Queen has been stolen.
2). These beautiful costumes, <u>worn</u> by famous opera singers are for sale.
3). The star of the show is an actor <u>known</u> by most people as a TV presenter.
4). It was difficult for people <u>sitting</u> at the back of the theatre to hear all the words.
5). I bought a copy of the novel <u>signed</u> by the author.
6). This piece, <u>written</u> by my piano teacher, is one of my favorites.
7). The fast train,<u> leaving</u> in five minutes, will get you to London in less than an hour.
Explanation:
Participle clauses are defined as the clauses beginning with either present(walking, going, etc.), past(read, reached, etc.), or perfect participle(having gone, having done, etc.). It primarily functions to help convey the information in a more brief and precise manner. It functions to provide detail to the sentence either by modifying the verb or a noun/pronoun.
Answer and explanation:
In Markus Zusak's novel "The Book Thief", the theme of individual identity vs. conformity to social expectations is explored. <u>The characters have strong beliefs concerning humanity, kindness, and morals, which prevents them from being easily influenced by society. They refuse to accept Nazi ideologies of racial superiority</u> and, in the main character Liesel's new home, a Jewish man is hidden and taken care of so that Nazis won't take him to a camp. Liesel and her new "parents" are very much aware of the risk they are taking, but<u> they believe it is worth risking your own life to save someone else's.</u>
Gatsby didn't have real friends. The people that would attend his party's really didn't know who he was.
