# THE PAST PERFECT TENSE # Complete the following sentences using the right form of the verbs given in brackets in the Past Perfect Tense: 1. Sandy didn't come to class yesterday because she 2. As soon as Peggy. 5. After Denny salary. 3. By the time the guests arrived, Mrs. Perry.............. (tidy) her house. 4. Before Shane bought a car, he (pass) his driving test. (improve) his English, he found an excellent job with a good 8. After Tony ........... 6. He was out of breath because he (run) a long way. 7. Mr. and Mrs. Juan broke into the door of the house because they............. (leave) their keys inside the house. 9. After Helen (not/do) her homework. (change) her clothes, she went out with her friends. 13. As soon as Mr. Donne. (discuss) his problem with Sharon, he felt better. (disappear), everybody was worried about her. (congratulate) him. 10. Linda gave Bill a present after she 11. Before the detective found the most important evidence, he .....(speak) to a lot of people. 12. Sabrina didn't eat anything because she............... (become) very sad after hearing the bad news. ************* ************* (go) to prison, his wife and children came to visit him. (find out) the bad results of the examination. 14. Helen cried a lot because she............. 15. Mr. Keen didn't drive his car last night because he ........ (drink) too much.. 16. By the time Hugh moved into his flat, he (stay) with Carl. ...... 152​