- •Past Perfect
- •I. Read the newspaper stories about how people got money – or lost it – in unusual ways. Find examples of the Past Perfect, translate these sentences.
- •II. Past time words: choose the correct time words to complete the sentences.
- •III. Read the newspaper article; open the brackets using the given verbs in the Past Perfect.
- •IV. Read the cv and complete the sentences about Linus Walker using the given verbs.
- •Interests
- •V. Past Simple and Past Perfect. Circle the correct word or phrase in this letter.
- •VI. Complete the gaps with the correct form of the verbs from the box (Past Simple or Perfect).
- •VII. Past Perfect Passive. Say that something had already been done.
- •VIII. Match the beginnings of the sentences in a with the endings in b. Put the verbs into the Past Perfect (Active or Passive).
- •IX. Join the sentences saying that one action happened after another action in the past. Use the conjunctions “after”, “before”, “as soon as”, “when”.
- •X. Combine the two sentences in one using the conjunctions “hardly … when …”, “scarcely … when …”, “no sooner … than …”.
- •XI. Translate the following sentences paying attention to the use of the Past Tenses.
VIII. Match the beginnings of the sentences in a with the endings in b. Put the verbs into the Past Perfect (Active or Passive).
A.
She couldn’t afford a barrister because…
By the time Judge Daniels retired…
Hilda and Jerry founded their law firm…
Michael was in a panic because…
When Mrs. Patterson died, her relatives were not sure if…
Barry could help us draft a contract because…
The investigation was going on in spite of the fact that…
The police questioned Mr. Wilson on the grounds that…
The Browns installed a burglar alarm and surveillance cameras after…
B.
… his wallet (steal).
… he (accuse) of robbery.
… he (do) a course of contract law at university.
… she (spend) all her money paying out her husband’s debts.
… her will (draw) by their solicitor.
… their house (burgle) twice.
… he (preside) on over 5000 cases.
… the suspect (not apprehend) yet.
… with the money they (win) in a project competition.
IX. Join the sentences saying that one action happened after another action in the past. Use the conjunctions “after”, “before”, “as soon as”, “when”.
The defence attorney studied the claim. He filed a counterclaim.
The police constable searched the suspect’s house. He wrote a report on it.
The corpse was moved away in the police car. The scene of the crime was thoroughly examined.
The jury returned the verdict. They had their deliberations.
The victim came up to the car. It exploded.
Mike passed his exams. He became a member of the Bar.
The customs officer started to check the bags. Drugs were found in one of them.
Mary phoned the police. She saw all her furniture broken and her belongings scattered all over the place.
The reporters appeared in the courtroom. The sentence was announced.
The prisoner was executed. It became known he was innocent.
The employees arrived at work on Monday. They found the office door open.
X. Combine the two sentences in one using the conjunctions “hardly … when …”, “scarcely … when …”, “no sooner … than …”.
Example: He touched the bag. The bomb in it went off.
He had scarcely touched the bag when the bomb in it went off.
Or: Scarcely had he touched the bag, when the bomb in it went off.
The robbers saw the police car approaching the bank. They decided to escape immediately.
She moved to a new house. Her former flat was burgled.
The verdict was reached. One of the jurors was shot through a window.
They entered the Law Academy. New entrance rules were adopted.
The suspect’s whereabouts was located. The detective arrested him.
The criminal was sent to prison. His lawyer appealed to a higher court.
The police started to search Mr. Wilson’s flat. They discovered copies of secret documents and a gun.
I finished with the trial preparation. My boss gave me a new task.
The interrogation began. The woman accused of blackmail had a fit of hysterics.
The drug smuggler was stopped by the customs officer. He tried to swallow two packets of heroin.
Andrew stabbed his drunken father with a penknife. He called the police and the ambulance.