Used to describe an action that started in the past and continues up to the present moment, or that began in the past and continues. Example: "I have studied English for three years."
Past Perfect Simple
Used to describe an action that happened before another action in the past. Example: "I had eaten lunch before I went to the movies."
The new employee, _____________, was very nervous on her first day of work.
- had just left school - had finished college - had been working for months
By the time I got to the store, the _______________ had closed.
- had been open just an hour earlier - had opened recently - had closed already an hour ago
The teacher asked the class to _____________ their homework before the weekend.
- had finished - had done - did
It was _____________________ sunny last weekend, so we went to the park.
- a big - very - extremely
If I _____________________, I would have invited you to my birthday party.
- had been - would have been - had been
Past Perfect Continuous
Used to describe an action that started in the past and continued up to another action in the past. Example: "I had been studying English for three years when I moved to the US."
Present Perfect Continuous
Used to describe an action that is happening at the moment of speaking or is in progress around the moment of speaking. Example: "I have been studying English for two hours and I need a break."
By the time I _____________________, the concert had already started.
- had arrived - was walking - had been waiting
You can find great deals on the latest fashion trend at _____________.
- the mall - online - in the newspaper
Get ready to experience the thrill of adventure with _____________, available now!