Exercices C1 : les constructions détachées en anglais (corrigé)

Ces exercices vous permettent de pratiquer les quatre grandes constructions détachées en anglais étudiées dans le cours : participiales, appositives, absolues et adjectivales. Testez votre capacité à les reconnaître, les corriger et les produire dans des phrases complexes.

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Exercice 1 — Compléter avec la bonne construction détachée

Complétez chaque phrase en choisissant la forme correcte de la construction détachée (participiale, appositive, absolue ou adjectivale) pour remplir le blanc.

1. ___ (exhaust) after the long negotiations, the delegates agreed to resume talks the following morning.
2. The report, ___ (prepare) by the senior analyst, challenged several long-held assumptions about market trends.
3. His hands ___ (tremble), the surgeon stepped back and asked a colleague to take over.
4. The minister, ___ (be) a staunch advocate of renewable energy, introduced the bill without hesitation.

Correction

1. Exhausted after the long negotiations, the delegates agreed to resume talks the following morning.
2. The report, prepared by the senior analyst, challenged several long-held assumptions about market trends.
3. His hands trembling, the surgeon stepped back and asked a colleague to take over.
4. The minister, a staunch advocate of renewable energy, introduced the bill without hesitation.

Exercice 2 — Corriger les constructions détachées incorrectes

Chacune des phrases suivantes contient une erreur dans la construction détachée. Réécrivez chaque phrase entièrement en corrigeant l'erreur.

1. Having finished the experiment, the results were immediately published by the team.
2. The novel, written by a debut author and who became an instant bestseller, was shortlisted for the Booker Prize.
3. The storm intensified, its wind became stronger and stronger throughout the night.
4. Confusing by the contradictory instructions, the students asked the professor to clarify the task.

Correction

1. Having finished the experiment, the team immediately published the results.
2. The novel, written by a debut author and an instant bestseller, was shortlisted for the Booker Prize.
3. The storm intensified, its winds becoming stronger and stronger throughout the night.
4. Confused by the contradictory instructions, the students asked the professor to clarify the task.

Exercice 3 — Identifier le type de construction détachée

Pour chaque phrase, choisissez parmi les quatre options celle qui identifie correctement le type de construction détachée soulignée.

1. Sentence: 'The CEO, [a former engineer with decades of field experience], restructured the entire R&D division.' — What type of detached construction is the bracketed element?
2. Sentence: 'The conference ended, [all major disagreements having been resolved], and the delegates left in good spirits.' — What type of detached construction is the bracketed element?
3. Sentence: '[Deeply troubled by the findings], the committee voted to suspend the trial indefinitely.' — What type of detached construction is the bracketed element?
4. Sentence: '[Having reviewed all the available evidence], the judge delivered a landmark ruling on data privacy.' — What type of detached construction is the bracketed element?

Correction

1. B) Une construction appositive nominale
2. C) Une construction absolue
3. C) Une construction adjectivale détachée
4. A) Une construction participiale passée (perfect participle)