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Past perfect vs past simple: which came first?

Grammar · Past perfect · B1 · 20 min. Decide which action happened first, then choose the past perfect or the past simple in each sentence.

About this worksheet

Decide which action happened first, then choose the past perfect or the past simple in each sentence.

Level
B1
Category
Grammar
Topic
Past perfect
Time
About 20 minutes
Exercises
Multiple choice, Gap-fill, Speaking / writing task, Writing lines
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On the sheet

  • Multiple choice: Read the sentences. Which action happened first?
  • Gap-fill: Put the verbs in the past perfect or the past simple.
  • Speaking / writing task: Finish these sentences in your own way. Use the past perfect in each o
  • Writing lines: Write here.

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