1 and 3 are fine; 2 is awkward (okay, but awkward).
4 is best.
5 is okay, but awkward.
6 is not good.
1. When this had been done, he appeared to be satisfied.
2. This having been done, he appeared to be satisfied.
3. This done, he appeared to be satisfied.
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Can we use all the expressions? Are they the same?
4. When our dinner was over, we went out for a walk.
5. Our dinner being over, we went out for a walk.
6. Our dinner over, we went out for a walk.
(Which one is better, #5 or #6?)
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