Past Perfect

When do we use the past perfect?

When do we use the past perfect?

To contrast two past times or events and make the order clear.

Think About Yesterday:

Example: By 9:00 a.m.,

I had already exercised.

orI hadn’t woken up yet.

Complete the sentences:

• By 11:00am this morning, I

• By the end of the day yesterday, I

• By the time I came to help, they

Before I came to the U.S.

What are some activities that you had never done before you came to the US?

Before I came to the U.S.

What are some activities that you had already done before you came to the US?