Past Perfect Simple vs. Past Perfect Continuous

Karina _________________ she could win the talent show, so she _____________ crying when her name was announced. (not believe, begin)

She ___________________________for an opportunity like this for years. (wait)

My eyes were tired, as I ..................................... (work) on the computer all day.

The winner of Ukraine Has Got a Talent Show _______ the most boring contestant I __________. (be, ever / see)

We were celebrating because we ..................................... (pass) all our exams.

He ______ about auditioning for the talent show for about a month, but he _____. (think, chicken out)

The TV presenter ________________ his guest when the studio lights _____________. (just/introduce, go out)

When they met at the party, they realized that they ........................................ (met) each other before.

She ________ annoyed because the paparazzi ________________ her all day. (be, follow)

I ........................................ (want) to visit Japan for years before I finally went there.

I ___________________ who the man was only after he ________________ his sunglasses. (realize, take off)

She .............................. (play) the guitar for 3 years before she first performed on stage.

__________ the reporter ______________ her before he _______________ his article? (interview, write)

They were very hungry. They ........................................ (not eat) anything since the day before.