Past perfect tense worksheet for class 10

Complete the following sentences using the past perfect tense form of the verb.

1. While sitting in the sun, the old man ——————– (fall) asleep.

2. He ——————– (make) several beautiful kites.

3. Even the Nawab ——————- (appreciate) his art.

4. The construction of buildings ——————— (swallow up) all the parks and gardens.

5. The artistic hands of Mahmood —————– (lend) almost supernatural powers to the Dragon kite.

6. We ——————– (anticipate) this happening.

7. He did not succeed because he ——————- (not play) his cards well.

8. The sun —————— (set) before the traveler reached his destination.

9. You would have been successful if you —————– (listen) to my advice.

10. The train —————— (steam) out before I reached the station.

Answers

1. While sitting in the sun, the old man had fallen asleep.

2. He had made several beautiful kites.

3. Even the Nawab had appreciated his art.

4. The construction of buildings had swallowed up all the parks and gardens.

5. The artistic hands of Mahmood had lent almost supernatural powers to the Dragon kite.

6. We had anticipated this happening.

7. He did not succeed because he had not played his cards well.

8. The sun had set before the traveler reached his destination.

9. You would have been successful if you had listened to my advice.

10. The train had steamed out before I reached the station.