Past Perfect with Simple Past
“When I arrived, the movie ______ already ______.”
had / started
“This coffee is ______ hot to drink.”
too
“I love chocolate.” → “______ do I.”
So
“The meeting will begin ______ 9 a.m.”
at
I was tired, ______ I went to bed early.
SO
“She didn’t want to go to the restaurant because she ______ there before.
had eaten
“She isn’t old ______ to drive a car.”
enough
“I don’t like waking up early.” → “______ do I.”
Neither
“The company ______ a new marketing strategy last year.”
implemented
She didn’t study; ______, she failed the test.
THEREFORE
“By the time we got to the station, the train ______.”
had left
“There are ______ students in this class, we need a bigger room.”
too many
“She can’t swim.” → “I can’t ______.”
either
“Dear Mr. Lee, We are writing to ______ your recent request for information.”
acknowledge
___________ it was raining, we went for a walk.
ALTHOUGH
“They ______ never ______ such a beautiful city before they visited Paris.”
had / seen
“We have ______ time to finish the project, let’s hurry.”
too little
“He passed the exam, and his friends did ______.”
too
“According to the email, why was the meeting postponed?”
Because the manager was traveling.
He was late however he didn’t miss the class.
He was late; however, he didn’t miss the class.
“He apologized because he ______ what he ______ wrong.”
realized / had done
“He speaks English ______ well to need extra lessons.”
too / very
“They don’t enjoy horror movies, and I don’t ______.”
I don't either
Neither do I
What can be inferred about the customer?
He has purchased from the company before.
He was late however he didn’t miss the class.
The course was challenging; nevertheless, it was rewarding.