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English 12 Public

Complete the sentences in the past perfect continuous tense!

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By the time Sarah arrived at the party, John _____ (wait) for over an hour.

had been waiting

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They were exhausted because they _____ (work) in the garden all day.

had been working

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Before the storm hit, we _____ (prepare) a safe place to escape to.

had been preparing

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He couldn't walk properly because he _____ (run) in the marathon for several hours.

had been running

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When the teacher entered the classroom, the students _____ (study) for the upcoming event.

had been studying

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She was out of breath because she _____ (exercise) intensely at the gym.

had been exercising

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They ____ (run) for 3 hours when I saw them.

had been running

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I ____ (work) on the project for 2 years.

had been working

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When they arrived, the chef _____ (cook) since the morning.

had been cooking

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She was covered in paint because she _____ (paint) the walls in her room.

had been painting

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The loud baby boy ______ (cry) for over an hour when his sister walked into the room.

had been crying

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I _____ (play) football for eight years already when I scored my first goal.

had been playing

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