past perfect simple or continuous

PAST PERFECT

They were pleased to arrive; they ________________ (travel) for 12 hours.
had been travelling


PAST PERFECT

I passed the exam because I _____________ (study) a lot.
had studied


PAST PERFECT

I was able to buy a new computer because I _________ (save) enough
money.

had saved


PAST PERFECT

had forgotten
I got wet because I ____________ (forget) my umbrella.


PAST PERFECT

He was upset when he lost his phone. He ______________ (only buy) it the week
had only bought
before.

PAST PERFECT

By the time I managed to see her she _________(be) in hospital for over a week.
had been


PAST PERFECT

He was tired because he ________________ (study) all weekend.
had been studying


PAST PERFECT

He was so pleased.
had__________
caught (catch) three fish in just one hour.
He


PAST PERFECT

She managed to get through to Paul. She __________ (try) to call him three
times that week.


PAST PERFECT

had
been painting (paint)
She
________________
for a long time before she
became famous.


PAST PERFECT

He got burnt because he ______________ (sit) in the sun too long.
had been sitting


PAST PERFECT

He had a stomach-ache because he __________ (eat) too much.
had eaten


PAST PERFECT

When the company shut down
had been(work)
working
she _______________
there for 15 years.


PAST PERFECT

He _________ had
(be) been
an M.P. for a long time before he became President.