Past Perfect exercises — Set 6: Narrative Contexts (Worksheet)
Worksheet • 20 questions • 14 min
The detective examined the room. Someone (break) the window from outside.
Sarah sat down and ordered a coffee. She (walk) for hours and needed a rest.
The house was empty. The family (move) away long before we arrived.
James looked tired. He (not/sleep) the night before because of the storm.
The restaurant was closed. The owner (retire) and nobody (take) over the business.
Maria was nervous. She (never/give) a presentation before.
The police caught the thief. A witness (see) him running from the bank.
Tom smiled when he saw the letter. His daughter (write) to him from abroad.
The garden looked beautiful. My mother (plant) new flowers in the spring.
Anna was angry with her brother. He (forget) her birthday again.
The students were celebrating. They (finally/pass) their exams.
I couldn't enter the museum. I (leave) my membership card at home.
The couple looked happy. They (just/get) engaged the day before.
The building was damaged. A fire (break out) before the residents could call for help.
David felt confident in the interview. He (prepare) for weeks.
The roads were flooded. It (rain) heavily all week.
Emma returned home. She (be) away for three months.
The children were excited. Their grandparents (promise) to take them to the zoo.
The company went bankrupt. It (lose) money for several years.
Lucy knew the answer immediately. She (study) this topic just last week.
Past Perfect exercises online (Worksheet)
Use Past Perfect naturally in stories and reports. Learn to describe background events, give explanations, and show the sequence of past events in narratives.