Past Perfect Review (Instant vs Delayed gratification)

By the time Rachel (1. arrive) __________ at the store, the newest smartphone (2. sell out) __________.

• 1. 1. had arrived 2. sold out

• 1. 1. arrived 2. had sold out

She (3. not/save) __________ enough money to buy it earlier, and now she (4. miss) __________ the opportunity for instant gratification.

• 3. 3. hadn't saved 4. missed

• 3. 3. didn't save 4. had missed

3. On the other hand, Mark (5. patiently/wait) __________ for the sales season.

• 5. 5. had patiently waited

• 5. 5. had waited

• 5. 5. waited

When it (6. finally/arrive) __________, he (7. already/save) __________ enough money

• 6. 6. arrived 7. saved

• 6. 6. arrived 7. had saved

• 6. 6. arrived 7. had already saved

(8. buy) __________ the smartphone at a discounted price, savoring the rewards of delayed gratification.

• buyed

• bought