Past perfect simple
multiple choice

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Exercise 3

Choose the correct answers to complete the short conversations. The past perfect simple or past simple?



Mum, I didn't clean my teeth after breakfast.

Why not? it before breakfast?

I didn't watch the documentary film yesterday night.

You should have. Or it before?

I surprised by the birthday present I got from my grandma.

Really? Had you already known about it?

I didn't know how to withdraw money from the cash machine.

What a shame! it before?

I got to the airport on time, but I my plane and went back home.

How come? Had you left your ticket at home?

I didn't have to do my English homework at home.

Why not? it before you left school?

I was so sick when I to bed yesterday.

Poor Jill. What had you eaten before that?

I'm sorry for being late. I got lost on my way to your place.

Unbelievable! How could you get lost after Sharon you the way?

I Jane for the first time at your party last Saturday.

I'm surprised that you hadn't seen her at my previous party.

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