They could play PC games. The robbers left

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They ate the dinner. She finally took the red one.

She felt much better. He finished eating.

Jack decided to have a rest. They did their homework.

They went to a pub to celebrate it. I lent it to Sophie.

The bank clerk called the police. Mandy could leave the hospital.

I finished reading the magazine. He painted the hall and the kitchen.

Lisa tried on five sweaters. Mark cleared the table.

Peter asked for a cup of coffee. Rita took a hot bath.

She completely recovered. They won the match.

They could play PC games. The robbers left.

Finish the sentences using the past perfect: 1. Sue didn’t pass the exams because…

2. When we got to the party… 3. Mark was broke because… 4. By the time Lara finally got up… 5. I didn’t want to see her because…. 6. When I called for the job… 7. By the time the film finished… 8. Did you go home after …?

Answer the questions using the past perfect:

1. Why was she so excited? 2. Why did he feel tired? 3. Why was the fridge empty? 4. Why were you sick?

5. Why wasn’t she at the party? 6. What did he learn when he called the office?

Rewrite the sentences using the past simple and past perfect: 1.She soon (realize) that she (spend) all her money.

2.He (be) tired because he (not eat) anything since the morning. 3.When all the guests (leave) I (start) tidying. 4.As soon as Jack (eat) his ice-cream he (go) to buy another one. 5.The police never (find out) where he (hide) the money. 6.We (not recognize) her. She (cut) her hair. 7. She (be) very upset because he (not answer) her e-mails. 8. I (know) my wife for 5 years before we finally (marry) in 2009. 9. The film already (start) when we (arrive).