Past perfect simple - complete the sentences

Exercise 2

Use the verbs in brackets to complete the sentences with the past perfect simple tense.

Paul couldn't go skiing with us last Saturday, because he ill the night before. (fall)

Samantha, off the lights before you left home? (you - switch)

The plane crashed after the take-off because one of the engines fire. (catch)

After Sam the bank, he got into his car and drove to the airport. (leave)

When we arrived at the office at 10.30, everyone gone. (be)

Mr. Clark, anything to eat before you took him to the veterinary clinic? (your dog - have)

By the time Joseph returned home Sarah to get in touch with him several times. (try)

Why me about your decision before you refused their offer? (you - not consult)

What with the computer before you contacted the technician? (you - do)

We came to the hotel late at night, because we our way. (lose)

I had a splitting headache when I came back home. I anything to drink since the morning. (not have)

Alison promised to go out with me yesterday. But she out with Tim instead the day before. (go)

Past perfect simple Exercises with answers, PDF worksheets to download and grammar rules with examples.