Choose the correct tense form (a) or (b) to complete each sentence. 1. Rita hadn’t … me that she would help me, so I wasn’t angry when she didn’t.
a) told b) been telling
2. It was a fantastic experience because I had never … in a plane before.
a) flown b) been flying
3. I had only … the washing-up for a few minutes when Nina came home, so she offered to finish it.
a) done b) been doing
4. Lucy had … her cup of tea for several minutes before she realised it had salt in it!
a) drunk b) been drinking
5. Had you already … Mark his birthday present when we gave him ours?
a) given b) been giving