How to Use the Past Perfect Simple

How to Use the Past Perfect Simple Download a lesson on the past perfect for Business English. You are free to photocopy it for classroom purposes. Understanding-the-Past-Perfect-SimpleDownload When we talk about a past event that happened before another past event, we use the Past Perfect Simple. Use the Past Perfect Simple when you name a later event before an earlier event. Key phrases: by the time Julie arrived at work, by the end of the day, by the end of last week, etc. Compare: I broke a heel and a taxi splashed me. Then, I arrived at work. By the time I arrived at work, I had broken a heel and a taxi had splashed me. Structure: Subject + had + Past Participle         Julie had a difficult commute This is how Julie described her commute This is what Julies colleague said Fill in the blanks with other things Julies colleague said Here are some verbs to help you Please follow and like us: