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Narrative Tenses (EF Upper-Intermediate 4th edit ...

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  • I could see that they __________ because they were crying. (argue)
    Both tenses are possible here :)
  • Jess had a bandage on her arm because she _______ off her bike that morning. (fall)
    had fallen
  • She got to work late because she _______ her phone at home and _______ go back and get it. (leave, have to)
    had left, had had to
  • The tourists' faces were very red. They _________ in the sun all morning and they __________ any sunscreen. (sit, not put on)
    had been sitting, hadn't put on
  • I was amazed because I ___________ such a handsome teacher before. (never see)
    had never seen
  • It __________ all morning. The streets were wet, and there were puddles everywhere. (rain)
    Both tenses are possible here :)
  • His English was very good because he ________ it for five years. (learn)
    had been learning
  • I almost didn't recognize Tony at the party. He _________ a lot since the last time I saw him. (change)
    had changed
  • How long had you _________ before you realized you were lost? (walk)
    been walking
  • She went to the police to report that someone ________ her bag. (steal)
    had stolen
  • I was really angry because we __________ for hours. (wait)
    had been waiting