Past perfect continuous

1. My ears were tired because (I/listen) to loud music for hours.

2. My phone turned off because (I/charge/-) it.

3. The room was messy because (the children/play).

4. I was relieved when I found my wallet. (I/search) for it for days.

5. She was nervous because (she/ rehearse/-) her speech.

6. The streets were slick because (it/ rain) all day.

7. The customers were unhappy because (the restaurant/run out of) their favourite dish.

8. I was surprised to see my old friend. (I/see) her in years.

1. The chef was busy in the kitchen. He __________ cooking a special meal for the guests.

2. The singer was nervous before the performance. She __________ in front of large crowds.

3. The tourists were lost in the city. They __________ the sights and sounds of the city.

4. The tourists were lost in the city. They __________ several famous landmarks before they went missing.

5. The tourists __________ a large amount of money when they went missing.

6. The mechanic was covered in grease and grime. He __________ a car.

7. The mechanic __________ the car when the engine caught fire.

1. When I entered the room, the lights were off, and the curtains were closed. It (be) very dark.

2. My car wouldn't start this morning because I (forget) to turn off the headlights last night.

3. The children were playing in the park when I passed by. They (have) fun.

4. When I arrived at the airport, the flight to Paris (already/depart).

5. The dancers were performing when I entered the theatre. They (practise [British]/practice [American]) for months.

6. When I got to the concert, the fans were gathered outside the venue. They were enthusiastic because the doors were about to open. They (wait) in line for hours.

7. If only I (act) on my feelings, I wouldn't be alone now.

8. I (hope) to perform on stage one last time before I retired, but an injury prevented it.

9. I (try) the recipe three times before I finally got it right.