Read the sentences and decide if the statements are true (T) or false (F) 1 By the time she was 25, she had some experience as a volunteer
This describes an action before the main time in the past.
The action was completed before the main time in the past.
2 Then, gradually, she realised she had been doing things she loved.
This describes a continuous action before the main time in the past.
The action was completed before the main time in the past.