Intermediate 1 Unit 2 Grammar

Intermediate  1

Unit 2  Grammar

Past perfect vs Past simple

Look at the sentences that follow. Choose the correct words to complete rules 

Multiple Choice

1 - When the lightning struck, faith had already started work.

2 - She hadn't finished washing up when the lightning went through her body.

3 - Had Faith always worn glasses before the lightning struck?

After had/hadn't we use the _______

• past participle

• infinitive

Multiple Choice

1 - When the lightning struck, faith had already started work.

2 - She hadn't finished washing up when the lightning went through her body.

3 - Had Faith always worn glasses before the lightning struck?

After had/hadn't we use the _______

• The blue actions happened before the red actions.

• The blue actions happened after the red actions.

Open Ended

Read the box. Look at the time expressions. Which one goes between had and the past participle?

Complete the sentences using past perfect or past simple

Open Ended

I ______ (hear) about the hurricane Harvey before I read this news story.

Open Ended

I ______ (not hear) about Tyler Frank before we read about her in class.

Open Ended

My cousins had planned to visit Texas before this disaster ______ (happen).

Open Ended

I_______ (already/do) my homework before this class started.

Open Ended

Had you heard the news before I ___________ (tell) you?