Past perfect tense for explaining past situations

1 There was water all over the floor. Someone had left a tap running.
The washing machine had leaked.

2 Suzie didn't feel at all hungry at dinner. She’d had a late lunch.
She’d been eating snacks all afternoon.
She’d been for high tea.

3 The safe was empty! Someone had stolen the money.

4 Doris was crying. She’d had some bad news.

She’d just split up with her boyfriend.

5 I couldn't find my sandwich. Someone had eaten it.

6 The plane was three hours late. It had been delayed.

It had taken off late.
There had been some bad weather .

7 The flat was a mess on Saturday We’d had a party the night before.
morning.

8 There was a red stain on the carpet. Someone had spilt some wine / tomato
sauce /paint / ink.

9 Her hair was wet. She’d been swimming.

It had been raining.
She’d just washed it.