PAST PERFECT EXPLANATION CHART
1. Use of the Past Perfect 1.1. together with the Simple Past Mary had read the book before she watched a film. 1.2. the past equivalent of the Present Perfect He had play ed hockey. 2. Signal words no unambiguous ones 3. Form had + past participle * 4. Examples 4.1. Affirmative sentences in the Past Perfect – regular verbs Long forms Contracted forms I had play ed handball. I 'd play ed handball. You had play ed handball. You 'd play ed handball. He had play ed handball. He'd play ed handball. 4.2. Affirmative sentences in the Past Perfect – irregular verbs Long forms Contracted forms I had ridden the bike. I 'd ridden the bike. You had ridden the bike. You 'd ridden the bike. He had ...