Usage Examples Past perfect passive

• An article had not been finished when my professor returned. -
• Had the problem been solved before the teacher explained it? -
• When I came to the market, it hadn't been opened yet. -
• The flat had not been properly cleaned before her father came back. -
• When they came back, the dinner had already been cooked. -
• Had the application been sent before the deadline? -
• Had the bank been robbed before someone called the police? -
• Had his money been stolen before he came to the university? -
• When he arrived at the airport, his flight had already been cancelled. -
• The jewelry had already been stolen when police arrived. -
• When my partner came, the deal had not been discussed yet. -
• When he came to the office, his computer had been already repaired. -
• Had the shop been closed before you got there? -
• The task had been done before you called me. -
• The letter had been sent before she reminded me. -
• Had the apartment been sold before you came back? -
• When her boss called her, the problem hadn't been solved. -
• When I returned, the radio had already been turned on. -
• The theatre had not been renovated before a new season began. -
• When they arrived at the theatre, the performance hadn't been started. -