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Past Simple vs. Past Perfect

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    Complete the sentences
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  • After they (see) the Tower, they (go) to Westminster Abbey.
    had seen/ went
  •  20
  • When I (get) to the airport I discovered I had forgotten my passport.
    got
  •  15
  • I went to the library, then I (buy) some milk and went home.
    bought
  •  15
  • In the shopping centre, I met a friend who I (see / not) for ages.
    hadn't seen
  •  20
  • The thief could walk right into the house because you (lock / not) the door.
    hadn't locked
  •  20
  • We lost the match because we (practise / not) the days before.
    hadn't practised
  •  20
  • We ate at a restaurant last night because I (buy / not) anything for dinner.
    hadn't bought
  •  20
  • When we came back, it was cold in the house because Alice (close / not) the windows.
    hadn't closed
  •  20
  • (he / live) in London before he moved to Glasgow?
    Had he lived
  •  25
  • (they / book) a room before they went to Dublin?
    Had they booked
  •  25
  • (why / they / have) dinner before they came to the party?
    Why had they had
  •  25
  • (Carly / wash) the dishes when her mum came home?
    Had Carly washed
  •  25