A] First, say which action happened first, then join the sentences using the words in brackets.
1. He saved a lot of money. Then, he bought a car. (when)
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2. She hung out the washing. Then, it began to rain. (after)
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3. Fiona tidied the house. Then, the children arrived home. (by the time)
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4. The guests left. Then, she started cleaning. (when)
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5. The girls put on their uniforms. Then, they went to school. (before)
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6. The meeting started. Then, the lights went out. (already...when)
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B] Put the verbs in brackets into past perfect or the past perfect continuous.
1. Did you do anything last night?
I went to the gym and I ____________ (just/arrive) home when Michael called me. He said he ____________ (try) to call me for ten minutes before I finally answered the phone.
2. Did you catch any fish on your fishing trip today?
Yes. I ____________ (sit) in the boat for two hours when I caught a huge fish.
3. Did you enjoy the open-air concert yesterday?
The music was good, but the weather was terrible. The concert ____________ (just/start) when suddenly, it began to rain. The musicians ____________ (only/play) for ten minutes. What a shame!
4. Was the house tidy when you got home?
Yes, the children ____________ (dust) the furniture and they ____________ (put away) all of their toys.
5. Why were you so upset this morning?
Well, I ____________ (clean) the house for hours when the children came in with muddy shoes.
6. Why are so late for work this morning?
I am sorry. I ____________ (wait) for the bus for over an hour before if eventualyy arrived.