Past perfect practice

Comments and explanations

​When do we use past perfect?

The past perfect is used when we are talking or writing about the past, and want to go back to an earlier time. This is usually for explaining or commenting on something in the story (often following because). We often use words like always, often, never. 

​When do we use past perfect?

The past perfect is used when we are talking or writing about the past, and want to go back to an earlier time. This is usually for explaining or commenting on something in the story (often following because). We often use words like always, often, never.