Class 2

Past perfect

Write realistic and imaginative explanations for situations using the Past
Perfect Tense.

Example

I walked into class, but I didn't recognize anyone.

Fact: You had walked into the wrong class.
Fiction: You had lost your memory.

Note: there are many possible answers, this was just an example.

1. I came back from my holiday with a broken leg.

Fact: ......................................................................................................................
Fiction: ...................................................................................................................

2. I tried to unlock my front door, but the door wouldn’t open.

Fact: ......................................................................................................................
Fiction: ...................................................................................................................

3. I walked down the street with a crowd of people following me.

Fact: ......................................................................................................................
Fiction: ...................................................................................................................

4. I arrived home completely wet on a sunny day.

Fact: ......................................................................................................................
Fiction: ...................................................................................................................

5. I went to the beach, but I couldn't go swimming in the sea.

Fact: ......................................................................................................................
Fiction: ...................................................................................................................
Answer sheet

1. I came back from my holiday with a broken leg.

Fact: You had fallen down the stairs and broken your leg.
Fiction: You had had to save a dog and you broke your leg while running to save the
animal.

2. I tried to unlock my front door, but the door wouldn’t open.

Fact: You had used the incorrect key.
Fiction: You had walked to the door of my neighbor.

3. I walked down the street with a crowd of people following me.

Fact: You had participated in a rally.
Fiction: You had been infected by a virus and became a zombie.

4. I arrived home completely wet on a sunny day.

Fact: You had gotten wet because it rained.
Fiction: You had gotten wet because a car passed by and threw water at you.

5. I went to the beach, but I couldn't go swimming in the sea.

Fact: You had encountered a red flag due to heavy rain that day.
Fiction: You had forgotten your swim suit.