Sequencing past events
Objective: Distinguish the earlier action from the later past event.
Explanation
Use the past perfect for the earlier action and the past simple for the later narrative action.
Examples
- After she had finished, she went home.
- When I arrived, the meeting had started.
Practice
Choose the correct answer.
After we ___ dinner, we went for a walk.
Practice
Choose the correct answer.
When I opened the door, everyone ___.
Practice
Choose the correct answer.
He ___ after he had received the message.