Usage Examples Past perfect passive

• The flat had not been properly cleaned before her father came back. -
• The jewelry had already been stolen when police arrived. -
• Had his car been repaired before she sold it? -
• Had the presentation been prepared when they cancelled it? -
• When I returned, the radio had already been turned on. -
• The Chinese vase had been already broken when the children came. -
• The car had been painted before I bought it. -
• When he arrived at the airport, his flight had already been cancelled. -
• Had your bike been stolen before you finished your classes? -
• Had the apartment been sold before you came back? -
• Had the invitations been sent before the boss reminded her? -
• The house had been renovated before she sold it. -
• When I came to the market, it hadn't been opened yet. -
• The letter had been sent before she reminded me. -
• When they came back, the dinner had already been cooked. -
• When he came to the office, his computer had been already repaired. -
• The glass had been broken before he came. -
• The ring had been lost before we got to the hotel. -
• Had the bank been robbed before someone called the police? -
• Had the shop been closed before you got there? -