1. being the better player, Richard lost the match.
2. he was the better player, Richard lost the match.
3. Laila's mother-in-law was a very difficult woman. , Laila couldn't help liking her.
4. We set off at dawn avoid the rush hour traffic.
5. Sales figures have fallen drastically the recession.
6. The workers covered the furniture with sheets splash it with paint.
7. After the accident my brother sold his car he couldn't afford the insurance.
8. We admit full responsibility for the error and wish to offer you a full refund.
9. I agreed to help on the stall I didn't feel like it.
10 . The cruise is being cancelled the weather being so bad.
11. The motorway is being resurfaced. , it is closed until further notice.
12. She wrote down the appointment she wouldn't forget the time.
13. She wrote down the appointment forget the time.
14. He decided to apply for the job he didn't meet all the requirements.
15. He decided to apply for the job not meeting all the requirements.