Past perfect exercises (multiple choice quiz)

Multiple choice test

Choose the correct answers to complete the sentences with the past perfect simple or continuous.

Why didn't Peter do his English homework yesterday?

I'm afraid he about it.

Why were they so tired when they arrived back at the hotel?

Because they on foot all the way.

Why didn't you make your flight reservation?

I gave up after I to check the information about the arrival time for an hour.

How did Betty recognize you so quickly?

I her my photo by email beforehand.

Derek, why were you so hungry when you came home?

I anything since the morning.

Was the exam over when you were leaving?

Yes, it was. Everybody all the questions in the test.

Why did you have the accident on the way to work?

Because it all night and the road was slippery in the morning.

Why didn't your father hear the telephone?

He it off before he started to watch football on TV.

What did you do before your English lesson?

I my homework before I left for school.

Why didn't you manage to repair the door lock?

I such a thing before.

When did you take the pill for the first time?

After I for too long.

Why did you want to stop at the petrol station?

Because I for nearly three hours.

Why didn't you eat anything for dinner?

Because nobody anything for me.

Why did you lose your way to the camp?

Because we a map with us.

Why didn't Sarah come to our meeting on Friday?

Because nobody her about it.