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Past Perfect: Uses and Examples | WISE English

Past Perfect

S + had + V3/ed

The earlier of two past actions; cause in the past.

Components

  • Subject
  • had
  • Past participle

Usage Notes

Use with before/after/by the time; narrative sequencing.

Common Mistakes

  • Overusing when not needed

Examples

  • She had left before I arrived.

    Cô ấy đã rời đi trước khi tôi đến.

  • They had finished dinner by the time we came.

    Họ đã ăn xong trước khi chúng tôi đến.