Question

Complete the sentences with the correct forms of the verbs in the brackets. Use the past perfect continuous.

1. When Lorraine moved to England, she (learn) ...
English for 12 years.

2. When I went to see Ms Winter, her secretary told me that she (speak) ...
on the phone for two hours.

3. When I noticed my mistake, I (drive) ...
for an hour in the wrong direction.

4. Around six o´clock he (take) ...
the dog for a walk

Answer 1

1. When Lorraine moved to England, she had been learning English for 12 years.

2. When I went to see Ms Winter, her secretary told me that she had been speaking on the phone for two hours.

3. When I noticed my mistake, I had been driving for an hour in the wrong direction.

4. Around six o'clock he had been taking the dog for a walk.