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Past Perfect or Past Perfect Continuous

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    Past perfect and past perfect continuous practice
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  • When I got home, I found that my flat had been burgled. Why?
    You'd left a window open.
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  • My legs were really stiff on Thursday morning. Why?
    You'd been hiking on Monday.
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  • When I came back from my summer holiday, I got a huge electric bill. Why?
    You'd forgotten to turn off the air conditioning before you went away.
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  • The car skidded going around the corner even though the driver reduced the speed. Why?
    It had been raining and the road was slippery.
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  • I felt really sleepy this afternoon.
    You'd eaten too much for lunch.
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  • I got a call this morning to say my house was on fire? What happened?
    You'd forgotten to turn off the iron.
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  • When I got home, my sister had flour on her hands. Why?
    She'd been baking a cake.
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  • I couldn't turn on my computer this morning. Why?
    You'd forgotten to plug it in.
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  • My mum came out of the kitchen crying and with a knife. Why?
    She'd been cutting onions.
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  • I couldn't take my flight. Why?
    I'd forgotten my passport.
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  • My friend's boyfriend dumped her. Why?
    She'd been dating another boy.
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  • The safe was empty. Why?
    Someone had stolen the money.
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  • I couldn't find my sandwich. Why?
    My dog had eaten it.
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  • My home was a mess on Sunday.
    We'd had a party on Sunday.
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  • Her hair was wet. Why?
    She'd been swimming.
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  • There was water all over the bathroom floor. Why?
    The washing machine had leaked.
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