English Grammar – Past Perfect

Exercise on Past Perfect

Complete the sentences in Past Perfect.

1. Without any reason, the customer returned the goods that we (deliver) .
2. Before Ellen could say anything, Cindy (hang up) the phone.
3. When William was employed, I (work / already) here for three years.
4. I (start / just) to type the letter, when the phone rang.
5. When I (send) the mail, I realised that I (forget) to attach the file.
6. Sue and Tom are best friends, though before the meeting last month they (know / not even) each other.
7. Catherine (meet / not) Phil Brown before the trade fair in May.
8. We spoke about the conference that (take place) the week before.
9. After the meeting I thanked Misses Last, who (manage) everything.
10. (you / gain) experiences in that field before you started to work for us?