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Our father was working in that company for 24 years before he retired. Correct or incorrect?
Incorrect. Our father had been working ...
We could see that the storm ruined most trees and buildings in the city center. Correct or incorrect?
Incorrect. ...that the storm had ruined ...
At the concert they realized that they didn’t know most of the songs the band was playing. Correct or incorrect?
Correct.
The police had come, asked us a few questions and left. Correct or incorrect?
Incorrect. The police came, asked us a few questions and left.
I didn’t know what to think – had I met him before or was I mistaken? Correct or incorrect?
Correct.
Before Leonardo Dicaprio won an Oscar he played so many good roles. Correct or incorrect?
Incorrect. ...he had played so many good roles
Our boss forgot to mention the pay rise so we were all pleasantly surprised. Correct or incorrect?
Incorrect. Our boss had forgotten to mention...
When I got to the airport, I realized I had left my tickets at home. Correct or incorrect?
Correct.
Last year our football team had won every game we played. Correct or incorrect?
Incorrect. … our team won
I played tennis when it started to rain. Correct or incorrect?
Incorrect. I was playing…
By the time the film ended, half the audience fell asleep. Correct or incorrect?
Incorrect. ...half the audience had fallen asleep
During the lesson, my phone suddenly rang. Correct or incorrect?
Correct.
I told her to come after dinner, but she arrived before I was finishing. Correct or incorrect?
Incorrect. …I had finished
My mobile phone stopped working when I was in the middle of a conversation. Correct or incorrect?
Correct.
When I arrived at the station, I discovered that the train had left an hour before. Correct or incorrect?
Correct.
My computer was working perfectly, and then all of a sudden, it had started making a strange noise. Correct or incorrect?
Incorrect. ...it started making
