English past perfect vs past perfect continuous test 02

English Past Perfect vs Past Perfect Continuous - Test 02

Questions
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After the thunderstorm (stop) ______ ..we left the shelter.
A.

had stopped

B.

had been stopping

Before the firefighters saved the frightened kitten, they (have to) ______ bring a long
ladder.
A.

had had to

B.

had been having to

The football fans (demolish) ______ the town for some time when the police arrived.
A.

had been demolishing

B.

had demolished

When the head teacher turned up, the students (fight) ______ for about 10 minutes.
A.

had been fighting

B.

had fought

After the janitor (lock) ______ the gate, he brought the dangerous dogs too.
A.

had locked

B.

had been locking

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I (not dream) ______ about having a car until I got a rise.
A.

hadn't dreamed

B.

hadn't been dreaming

Before he talked to the psychologist, his feelings ______ (be blocked).
A.

had been blocked

B.

had been blocking

When Tommy came up, the girls (sing) ______ for a long time.

A.

had sung

B.

had been singing

When they received the message, they (study) ______ for half an hour.
A.

had been studying

B.

had studied

10. After he (hear) ______ the news, they burst into laughter.
A.

had heard

B.

had been hearing

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