The roads were blocked in the morning. It (snow) all night.
had been snowing
They got to the beach after they (walk) for hours.
had been walking
Peter was Sally's best friend. She (know) him all her life.
had known
The children were wet because they (play) football in the rain.
had been playing
We were very hungry because we (not / eat).
hadn't eaten
I was delighted when I found my keys. I (look) for them for hours.
had been looking
She was exhausted because she (work) since eight o'clock that morning.
had been working
It was a relief to find the documents. I (look) for them all afternoon.
had been looking
The doctor asked me how long I (have) the symptoms.
had had
His clothes were dirty because he (work) in the garden.
had been working
He couldn’t believe his eyes! His father (buy) him a new laptop as a birthday gift.
had bought
She answered all of the questions in the exam because she (study) very well.
had studied/had been studying
He asked me to give his book back but I (lose) it.
had lost
When I got home, the children already (go) to bed.
had gone
We ___ (be) out long when it started to rain.
hadn’t been
We finally arrived at the hotel. It (be) a long journey and we were very tired.
had been
