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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