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- The past perfect is formed with "had" and the past participle of a verb.
- The past perfect continuous is formed with "had been" and the -ing form of a verb.
- The past perfect refers to a time in the past, not the present.
- It is used to talk about completed actions before a specific past time or event.
- It can also be used to make hypotheses about the past.
- Expressions with "for" and "since" are often used with the past perfect.
- Stative verbs are not normally used with the past perfect continuous.
- The past perfect is similar to the present perfect but refers to the past.
- It is used to show a sequence of events in the past.
- The past perfect is often used in storytelling and narration.
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Test your knowledge of the past perfect tense with this quiz! Learn how to form the past perfect and past perfect continuous, and discover when to use them. Explore how the past perfect is used to indicate completed actions before a specific past time or event, and how it can be used to create hypotheses about the past. You'll also learn about expressions with "for" and "since," stative verbs, and how the past perfect is similar to the present perfect. This quiz is perfect for those looking
