English VII 2° Partial

Past Perfect Activity 2

Name: ___________________________________________________________________________ Group: __________________

Affirmative personal pronoun/subject + had + verb (past participle) + complement

Past Perfect

Negative personal pronoun/subject + had + not + verb (past participle) + complement

Question form yes/no Had + personal pronoun/subject + verb (past participle) + complement + ?

wh-question Form question word + had + personal pronoun/subject + verb (past participle) + complement + ?

INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the correct verb from the list below to complete the following sentences. Put the verb in the
past perfect tense (had & past participle).

make start write leave forget fly escape close give ring eat change go see

1. When I got to the house, Mary wasn’t there. She _________________________________ (ALREADY).

2. I didn’t recognize my old classmate because she _________________________________ so much.

3. We were late for the show last night. By the time we got to the theater, the movie _________________________________.

4. Yesterday I went on my first plane trip. I was very nervous because I _____________________________________ before.

5. I couldn’t eat much dinner last night because _____________________________________ such a big lunch.

6. I couldn’t buy any groceries last night because when I got to the supermarket, it _____________________________________.

7. Last week our teacher gave back the essays we _______________________________ the week before.

8. The house was quiet when Andrew got home. Everyone _________________________________.to bed several hours earlier.

9. They got to school late yesterday. The bell_________________________________ (ALREADY).

10. Sheila couldn’t come to my house last night because she _________________________________ other plans.

11. We couldn’t find the house. It was clear that he _________________________________ us the wrong add address.

12. Annie didn’t want to come to the movie with us because she _____________________________________ it the week before.

13. By the time the police arrived at the bank, the robber _________________________________.

14. I couldn’t get into my apartment when I came home from work last night because I ___________________________________
to take my key.

INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the sentences below using the past perfect in the negative and the words provided.
Ex. My house was very dirty when she came over because…. (I/ not clean/ for weeks)
My house was very dirty when she came over because I hadn’t cleaned it for weeks
1. Joe had to study hard for yesterday’s test because… (he/not do well/ the week before)

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2. I was worried when she didn’t arrive on time because… (she/ not be/ late/ before)

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3. Judy didn’t want to go on the school ski trip because …. (she/not ski/ before)

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4. I didn’t recognize Ellen at the party because…. (I not/see/ for years)

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5. John didn’t catch the bus because…. (he/not leave/ the house/ on time

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6. Andy ate a huge supper last night because… (he/not eat/ all day)

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7. The farmers’ fields were very dry because… (it/not rain/ for weeks)

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8. Roberta’s hair looked terrible last night because… (she/not comb/ all day)

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9. Amanda was exhausted yesterday because…. (she/not sleep/ well/for several days)

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10. I was so happy when I got to the theater because ….. (the movie/ not start/ yet)

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INSTRUCTIONS: Match the first part of the sentence on the left with the correct ending on the right.

1. Betty’s plants died because…. ______ a) she had lost her doll.
2. Bob couldn’t buy the new computer because…. ______ b) she had left her purse at home.
3. Sammy couldn’t fall asleep last night because… ______ c) he had already left the office.
4. The little girl was crying because… ______ d) he hadn’t studied at all.
5. I didn’t have to buy groceries because… ______ e) he had spent all his money.
6. Kevin failed his exam because... ______ f) she had forgotten to set the alarm.
7. Monty bought a new camera because…. ______ g) she hadn’t watered them.
8. Clara couldn’t pay for lunch because… ______ h) he had watched a scary movie.
9. Susan slept late because… ______ i) I had gone shopping the day before.
10. I couldn’t speak to the boss because… ______ j) he had lost his old one.
INSTRUCTIONS: Choose the past simple or the present perfect.

1. Last night I __________________ (lose) my keys – I had to call my flatmate to let me in.

2. I __________________ (lose) my keys – can you help me look for them?

3. I __________________ (visit) Paris three times.

4. Last year I __________________ (visit) Paris.

5. I __________________ (know) my great grandmother for a few years - she died when I was eight.

6. I __________________ (know) Julie for three years – we still meet once a month.

7. I __________________ (play) hockey since I was a child – I'm pretty good!

8. She __________________ (play) hockey at school, but she __________________ (not / like) it.

9. Sorry, I __________________ (miss) the bus, so I'm going to be late.

10. I __________________ (miss) the bus, and then I __________________ (miss) the airplane as well!

11. Last month I __________________ (go) to Scotland.

12. I'm sorry, John isn't here now. He __________________ (go) to the shops.

13. We __________________ (finish) this room last week.

14. I __________________ (finish) my exams finally – I'm so happy!

15. Yesterday, I __________________ (see) all my friends. It was great.

16. I __________________ (see) Julie three times this week!

17. She __________________ (live) in London since 1994.

18. She __________________ (live) in London when she was a child.

19. I __________________ (drink) three cups of coffee this morning.

20. I __________________ (drink) seven cups of coffee yesterday.

21. I _________________ (see) three police cars this morning (it's still morning).

22. After he _________________ (arrive) home, he _________________ (unpack) and

23. _________________ (go) to bed early.

24. A: What's wrong?

B: I _________________ (break) a glass!

25. My grandparents only _________________ (know) each other for a few months

26. before they _________________ (get) married.

27. I _________________ (be) in London for three years. I love it here.

28. We _________________ (see) Julie last night.

29. He _________________ (be) a teacher before he _________________ (become) a

30. musician.

31. When the boss _________________ (walk) into the room, we _________________

32. (know) someone was going to get fired.

33. The children _________________ (break) a window in the school last week.

34. He _________________ (see) that film last year.

35. Lucy _________________ (break) her leg, so she can't come skiing.

36. Julie _________________ (arrive)! Come and say hello!

37. They _________________ (be) cold when they _________________ (arrive) home.

38. Jack _________________ (break) his arm when he _________________ (fall) off a horse in 2005.

39. I _________________ (know) about the problem for months, but I _________________ (not / find) a solution yet.

40. A: When _________________ (you / arrive)?

B: At 10pm last night.

41. She _________________ (be) a teacher for ten years, and she still enjoys it.

42. How long _________________ (you / know) Jill? I know you see her often.

43. I _________________ (see) the sea before.

44. A: Hello
B: Hi Mum, it's me. I just wanted to say I _________________ (arrive) safely and everything is fine.