Past Perfect Continuous — Positive — Exercise 2
Write sentences from the words in brackets. Use the Past Perfect Continuous.
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They were cold.
(They / ski / for 3 hours)
(They / ski / for 3 hours)
They had been skiing for 3 hours.
- 1.Andrew was tired when he got home.
(He / drive / for 5 hours)He had been driving for 5 hours.2.When we saw James, he looked upset.
(He / try to find his wallet / since morning)He had been trying to find his wallet since morning.3.When I got home, Amelia was relaxed.
(She / read her favorite book / since I left)She had been reading her favorite book since I left.4.I was rather annoyed.
(I / wait for Emma / for an hour)I had been waiting for Emma for an hour.5.We were stressed.
(We / solve the task / since afternoon)We had been solving the task since afternoon.6.Emily had a headache.
(She / work on her computer / for hours)She had been working on her computer for hours.7.The children were happy.
(They / play in the yard / since morning)They had been playing in the yard since morning.8.Matthew got a new job.
(He / search for a new job / since May)He had been searching for a new job since May.9.Dinner was ready.
(We / cook / since 4 pm)We had been cooking since 4 pm.10.I finished my essay.
(I / write my essay / since Monday)I had been writing my essay since Monday.Try this exercise as a worksheet