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Past perfect tense

1 (+) I had just stopped out side when it started to rain


(-) I'd not stopped out side when it started to rain
(?) Had I stopped out side when it started to rain
2. (+) She had just finished her exam when the time went off
(-) She hadn't just finished her exam when the time went off
(?) Had she just finished her exam when the time went off
3. (+) He had mentioned feeling sick, but then they were surprised when he suddenly fainted
4. I couldn't go out dinner because I had left my wallet at home
5. I had been at the beach when the storm rolled in
6. I had just smelled smoke when the fire alarm went off
7. He had just got in the shower when he heard a knock on the door
8. I ran to the supermarket as fast as I could, but I had already closed when I got there
9. We had just heard a strange noise when the lights went out
10. I had decided to leave when the boss called me for a meeting
11. The prices had already increased, when we bought plane tickets
12. She had looked around for help when a salesperson appeared

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