Iwonabp  +  232653 Mon, 05 Jun 06 01:54 PM 1. The weather being fine, we decided to go for a walk. Is that a very formal lg, only used in written works?  Could be used in stories or personal letters?  2. On finishing work I left the office. Is that he same as:  "Having finished work I left the office"? 3. His being constantly tired worries me.  the same as : "It worries me that he is constantly tired"?  When should we use this construction, the former one? It's difficult for me to say whether a given expression sounds natural in everyday speech or is rather awkward . That's why I'm looking for the answer here. Thank you ) Iwonabp Joined on Sat, Apr 29 2006 Poland New Member 10 iwona ;) Grammar, Constructions

	Mister Micawber  +  232654 Mon, 05 Jun 06 01:58 PM You can say any of these if you like, Iwonabp; if you can say them comfortably, it is OK.  Most people speak in less polished phrases, I admit: The weather was fine so we went for a walk. When I finished work I left. I'm worried.  He's always tired. Mister Micawber Joined on Wed, Aug 4 2004 Yokohama Veteran Member 30,805 'The question is,' said Humpty Dumpty, 'which is to be master-- that's all.' Grammar