grammar frame · neutral
with + noun + past participle
A prepositional phrase: with + noun + past participle. It gives background information (a state/result) relating to the main clause.
Examples
“With the roads blocked, commuters faced long delays.”
“With all tickets sold, the concert was full.”
“With the evidence destroyed, the prosecution could not prove the case.”
Band 8 sentence
“With many historical buildings damaged during the conflict, preserving the remaining heritage became a priority for local authorities.”
Collocations
- With the roads blocked
- With all tickets sold
- With the evidence destroyed
Common mistakes
With the roads blocking, commuters faced long delays.→With the roads blocked, commuters faced long delays.
With the roads have been blocked, commuters faced long delays.→With the roads blocked, commuters faced long delays.
Say it for a higher band
5because + clause→6when + clause→7+with + noun + past participle
Synonyms
with + noun + V-ing
because + clause
Easily confused
with + noun + V-ing
“With the sun rising, we set off early.”
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