The mayor quit during a recent __________________________ involving the city’s funds.

The government declared the hurricane this country’s worst __________________________.

We raised money to help feed people affected by the __________________________.

The national airline takes extra security precautions to prevent __________________________.

Many people were killed while fighting during last year’s military __________________________.

Newspaper's headline says:

"Millionaire's wife held for ransom"

Newspaper's headline says:

"Millions found in director's secret bank account"

Newspaper's headline says:

"Stocks and employment numbers fall"

Newspaper's headline says:

"Hundres of inmates start a riot"

Newspaper's headline says:

"Prime minister resigns!"

Newspaper's headline says:

"Airline passengers still being held captive"

__________________________ in college when my friends decided to play a joke on me.

__________________________ there was a loud knock at the door, and I went to open it.

__________________________, my friend Eva had hidden inside a big box outside my door.

I started opening it, and __________________________, she jumped out and scared me, so I screamed.

Oh, __________________________ it was midnight, and there was no one around!

My other friends were hiding outside and filmed the whole thing. __________________________, they all came out, laughing.

Adverbs used with the simple past to describe an event that happened later.

Adverbs used with the simple past to describe two things happened at the same time.

Adverbs used with the past perfect.

As soon as I got to class, my teacher __________________________ (give) us a pop quiz.

I got a dog last year. Up until then, I __________________________ (never have) any pets.

Sam and Sue got married on Sunday. The next day, they __________________________ (go) on a trip.

My Chinese class went out for dim sum. Before that, I __________________________ (never try) it.

Tim bought a car last fall. Until that time, he __________________________ (not know) how to drive.

The moment George canceled all his credit cards, he __________________________ (find) his wallet.

She was amazed when she won the competition. _________________ she had never won anything.

I felt awful about breaking my friend's phone. _________________, I offered to replace it.

Despite my fear, I loved flying. _____________________, I had never been on an airplane.