First, say which action happened first, then join the sentences using the words in brackets, as in the example.

1 He saved a lot of money. Then, he bought a car. (when)

saved a lot of money: happened first

When he had saved a lot of money, he bought a car.

2 She hung out the washing. Then, it began to rain. (after)

3 Fiona tidied the house. Then, the children arrived home. (by the time)

4 The guests left. Then, she started cleaning. (when)

5 The girls put on their uniforms. Then, they went to school. (before)

6 The meeting started. Then, the lights went out. (already … when)

Put the verbs in brackets into the past perfect or the past perfect continuous.

1 A: Did you do anything last night?

B: I went to the gym and I ...had just arrived... (just/ arrive) home when Michael called me. He said he … (try) to call me for ten minutes before I finally answered the phone.

2 A: Did you catch any fish on your fishing trip today?

B: Yes. I … (sit) in the boat for two hours when I caught a huge fish.

3 A: Did you enjoy the open-air concert yesterday?

B: The music was good, but the weather was terrible. The concert … (just/start) when suddenly, it began to rain. The musicians … (only/play) for ten minutes.

A: What a shame!

4 A: Was the house tidy when you got home?

B: Yes, the children … (dust) the furniture and they … (put away) all of their toys.

5 A: Why were you so upset this morning?



B: Well, I … (clean) the house for hours when the children came in with muddy shoes.

6 A: Why are you so late for work this morning?

B: I’m sorry. I … (wait) for the train for over an hour before it eventually arrived.

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After she had hung out the washing, it began to rain.Fiona had tidied the house by the time the children arrived home.When the guests had left. she started cleaning.The girls had put on their uniforms before they went to school.When the the lights went out,the meeting had already started.1 he had been trying to call...2 I had been sitting3 the concert had just started- the musicians had only been playing 4 had dusted and had put away5 I had been cleaning6 I had been waiting