Instructions. Use the words in parenthesis to make the past perfect continuous. Example: Randall was surprised when he was offered the job. He (not, expect) _________ to get it. had not been expecting
Past Perfect Continuous Forms
Affirmative: Henry had been planning the fishing trip for weeks. When the time came to go, he was more than ready. Negative: He had not/hadn't been talking about the trip because he didn't want other people to know about his secret fishing haven. Yes/No Questions: Had his wife been asking him about the trip? Yes, she had or No, she hadn't. Information Questions: What had his wife been planning to do while he was away?
Paul was so relieved to find out his sister was not injured in the accident. He (pray) __________ that she would be okay.
Fred: (you, live) __________ there long when you decided to move? Nancy: We had been there two years.
At the meeting, Mr. Oliver, the manager, informed the employees that they would be getting a raise. Needless to say, they were happy. They (hope) ________ for a raise for a long time.
I didn't know that you (try) ___________ to call me or I would have called you sooner.
Chad: Were you surprised when we got two inches of rain yesterday? Mike: Not really. They (say) ____________ that it was supposed to rain since last week so I wasn't surprised.
I bought my house in 2000. Buying a house improved my quality of life more than anything. I (rent) _____________ all my life. It was great to finally be able to own my own place.
The decision to take the new job was an easy one for Edward. He (hope) _______ for just such an opportunity.
Allan: I'm glad you finally found a new job. (you, look) ______ for long? Edward: I'd been looking for four months.