She *waited* (wait) for the bus when it suddenly started raining.

While I *was reading* (read), my brother was playing his guitar.

I *saw* (see) my friend at the mall yesterday.

They *were not* (not be) at the party last Saturday.

Last year, our team *won* (win) the championship.

When the teacher *entered* (enter) the room, all the students stood up.

As I *was walking* (walk) down the street, I stumbled upon an old friend.

While she *was shopping* (shop), she found a beautiful dress on sale.

We *did not* (not do) our homework last night.

The movie *started* (start) at seven o’clock sharp.

He *studied* (study) French when he was a child.

I *did* (do) all the chores before going out.

What *were you doing* (you do) when I called you last night?

They *arrived* (arrive) at the airport just in time for their flight.

He *was not feeling* (not feel) well, so he decided to stay home.

Exercise 2: Past Perfect and Past Perfect Continuous

She *had left* (leave) by the time we arrived at her house.

He *had been working* (work) at the company for five years before he got promoted.

I *had never seen* (never see) such a beautiful sunset before that day.

They *had been waiting* (wait) for more than two hours when the concert started.

We *had finished* (finish) our meal when she called.

By the time the police *arrived* (arrive), the thief had already run away.

I *had been studying* (study) English for ten years before moving to the United States.

She *had not realized* (not realize) the importance of the meeting until it was over.

The garden was beautiful because it *had been raining* (rain) all week.

Before I met her, I *had never thought* (never think) I would fall in love so quickly.

My father *had worked* (work) as a teacher before he retired.

She *had been walking* (walk) for hours before she finally found the way back home.

We *had already eaten* (already eat) by the time they arrived for dinner.

By the age of 25, he *had not yet traveled* (not yet travel) abroad.

They *had been discussing* (discuss) the project for several months before they reached a decision.