Why was Suzie tired yesterday?

Because she had gone to a party the night before. Because it had been delayed by bad weather.

Why was your plane late?

Why couldn't Maggie find her phone?

Because she had left it at home.

Why wasn't Paul hungry at lunch?

Because he had had a late breakfast.

Why didn't ndy go to his maths lesson?

Because he hadn't done his homework.

Why was !eith late for work? Why was gnes red in the face when she arri#ed on the si$th floor. Why didn't the %& work when you switched it on? Why wasn't (ric worried when his computer crashed? Why was Millie crying this afternoon? Why was my so pleased with herself this morning? Why couldn't )obert come to the party?

Because he had got stuck in a traffic "am. Because the lift had broken down and she had "ust run up the stairs. Because you had forgotten to plug it in'

Because he had backed up all his data. Because she had had an argument with her boyfriend. Because she had passed her e$am. Because he had arranged to meet some friends that e#ening.