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My aunt flew to Paris last year. She __________ (never / go) on a plane before that.
had never gone
We didn’t need to queue because my wife __________ (already / buy) the tickets
had already bought
The thieves had already spent the money when the police _________ (catch) them.
caught
Helen ________ (split up) with John before she met Paul.
had split up
I had to have a break. I _______ (drive) so long.
had been driving
The roads were blocked in the morning. It ______ (snow) all night.
had been snowing
We ________ (know) her address because she _______ (tell) us.
Knew / had told
The children _________ (not eat) for days so they ___________ (be) extremely hungry.
hadn't eaten / were
They got to the beach after they ________ (walk) for hours.
had been walking
She called the police when she _______ (see) the light in the hall.
had seen
His English was perfect. He _______ (study) it since he started school.
had been studying
Everyone ___________ (hug) each other after they __________ (finish) their exams.
hugged / had finished
She didn’t want to go to the cinema because she ___________ (already / see) the film.
had already seen
When we moved to Park Street, the Johnsons _______ (live) there for ages.
had been living
He felt better in the evening because he _____ (relax) all day.
had been relaxing
They were hungry because they _____ (swim) all day.
had been swimming
