Past Perfect

PAST PERFECT
I passed the exam because I _____________ (study) a lot.
had studied

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I was able to buy a new computer because I _________ (save) enough money.
had saved

PAST PERFECT
I got wet because I ____________ (forget) my umbrella.
had forgotten

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He was upset when he lost his phone. He ______________ (only buy) it the week before.
had only bought

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By the time I managed to see her she _________(be) in hospital for over a week.
had been

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He was tired because he ________________ (study) all weekend.
had been studying

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He was so pleased.
He __________ (catch) three fish in just one hour.
had caught

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She managed to get through to Paul. She __________ (try) to call him three times that week.
had tried

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She ________________ (paint)
for a long time before she
became famous.
had been painting

PAST PERFECT
He got burnt because he ______________ (sit) in the sun too long.
had been sitting

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He had a stomach-ache because he __________ (eat) too much.
had eaten

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When the company shut down
she _______________ (work) there for 15 years.
had been working