Past perfect exercises
A- Circle the right time expression
1. I had just finished watching a documentary when my friends
knocked at the door.
2. When I arrived at home, she still hadn’t done her homework.
3. By the time we got to the match, our team had scored 2 goals.
4. We had finished our meal when she arrived.
B- Complete the sentences using the past perfect forms of theverbs between brackets
1. I could not buy it because I had spent(spend) all my money.2. When my friend appeared, I had
started(start) the car.3. They didn’t do well in the test because they hadn't prepared(not/prepare) well
for it.4. He got a higher mark in the exam because he studied(study)harder.5. After we (pass) had passed
the exam, we went out to celebrate.6. When we had finisched(finish) eating lunch, we went for a walk.7.
I had gone(go) to bed when Jack telephoned.8. Robert told me that his father had travelled(travel) to
Australia.9. I wish I hadn't attended(not/attend) the party.10. When the manager came back, Tim
(contact) had contacted tencustomers.11. She said that she had tried(try) to call me earlier.12. When I
got home last night, I realized I had losen(lose) my keys.
