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B. Use the simple past or past perfect tense of the verbs in brackets to complete
these sentences.

1. After David (return) from his vacation in Kerala, he

(want) to learn Malayalam.

2. The adults (watch) TV after the children
(go) to bed.

3. Once I (board) the bus, I (decide) I would go
all the way to the square to see the famous monument.

4. I (be) very tired because I (walk) all the
way home.

5. The batsmen (increase) the run rate after the best bowler

(complete) his overs.

6. By the time we (arrive), the dance recital

already (start).

7. I (reach) home and (see) that my cousins

(eat) all the cookies.

8. I (not see) her for a very long time so I did not recognise her.

C. Rewrite the sentences in your notebook using the words in the brackets.

1. Fiona used all the eggs, so there weren’t any in the fridge. (because)

There weren’t any eggs in the fridge because Fiona had used them all.

2. I forgot to buy milk. I couldn’t make a milkshake. (because)

3. First she had a shower. Then she had her dinner. (after)

4. We arrived at the party. Then it started to rain. (before)

5. The film began and then Father came in with the popcorn. (already)

6. When I opened the door, the postman had already left. (by)

7. It was the first time I had come first in class. (never)

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