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Modifying adverbial phrase May I change the sentence: "Because the forest area is so dry this summer, it is prohibited to light campfires." into a modifying adverbial phrase?

I think the answer is yes, because they share the same subject. But the answer key said that it cannot be changed. I am confused.

December 10, 2017
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The difference among May I, Could I and Would I I was wondering which is the most poilte usage for native speakers and when do you use them (in which conditions).
October 18, 2017
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In the universe VS In nature I am quite puzzled because I don't know how to use "the" correctly. I mean I thought universe and nature are just same type of words.
October 15, 2017
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What's the difference between "as long as "and "so long as"? Thank you:)
October 10, 2017
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Last night I went to bed after I did my homework. Can I change "did" into "had done"?
October 7, 2017
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Regularly every summer, Janet fell in love. In my opinion, it's quite strange to use SIMPLE PAST TENSE here. But this is the example given by Practical English Usage. I am puzzled:(
October 6, 2017
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It's probably going to be rain tomorrow morning. Is that right if I change it into "It will be rainning tomorrow morning ."?
October 6, 2017
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So far this week, the teachers have given us a lot of homework every day. Can I change "have given" into "have been giving"?

Thank you for your help.

October 6, 2017
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Last night, I had dinner with two friends. I have known both of them for a long time. Can I change "have known" into "had known"?
October 6, 2017
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My grandpa lived in a small village in Italy when he was a child. Can I change it into "My grandpa had been living in a small village"?
October 4, 2017
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