C1Englishen.c1.046

Absolute construction: The matter having been settled

Absolute construction: The matter having been settled

Structure:

The + noun + having been + past participle, + main clause

Combines the absolute construction with the perfect passive participle; highly formal.

Example:

The matter having been settled, the committee moved on to the next item.

Examples

The matter having been settled, the committee moved on to the next item.

Practice

Question 1 of 20 correct

Which grammar pattern does this sentence use? "The matter having been settled, the committee moved on to the next item."

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