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Past Perfect Tense – Multiple Choice & Gap Fill 2

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Past Perfect Tense Multiple Choice Questions


1. The garden was dry because it __________ for weeks.





2. She passed the exam because she __________ very hard.





3. He was exhausted because he __________ all day.





4. We finally ate dinner after everyone __________ home.





5. I missed the beginning of the movie because I __________ late.





6. Before they visited Rome, they __________ a lot about its history.





7. The children were quiet because their parents __________ them to.





8. I couldn’t get a table because I __________ a reservation.





9. By the time the fire brigade came, the building __________ completely.





10. She apologized for the mistake she __________ earlier.







Past Perfect Tense Fill in the Gaps


1. She __ (had broken / broken / had broke) her arm before the competition.

2. He __ (bought / has bought / had bought) a new car days before the accident.

3. The dog __ (caught / had caught / catching) the frisbee.

4. We __ (had choose / chose / had chosen) the restaurant before you suggested it.

5. They __ (did / has done / had done) their homework when the teacher collected it.

6. The vase __ (fell / has fallen / had fallen) off the table.

7. I __ (had find / found / had found) my keys after I went back to the cafe.

8. The bird __ (had flying / flew / had flown) away before I could see it.

9. She __ (got / has got / had gotten) the message by noon.

10. He __ (knew / had known / had know) the truth all along.



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