Past perfect Flashcards
1
Q
The past perfect is used to show that an action happened earlier than another past action
A
The police were anaware that the attacker had already escaped
She had finished her homework before she went out
When they arrived at the theater, the movie had already started
2
Q
Past perfect
Sometimes is not neccessery to use the past perfect if it is very clear wich action happen first
A
After we finished eating, we played cards
3
Q
Past perfect
To show the cause of a past event:
A
He was tired because he had not slept well
She was nervous because she had never given a speech before
They were upset because they had lost the game
4
Q
Past perfect
To report past events
A
He said that he had finished the report
She told me she had seen the movie
