5 Read the following sentences. In each sentence, underline the verb forms
which show the action that took place before another action in the past.
1. After Margaret had finished her homework, she turned on the radio.
2. Before the fire engines arrived, the fire had destroyed the house.
3. I had already got home before it began to rain.
4. When we arrived at the cinema, the film had started.
5. Richard had eaten all the cakes before Fred arrived home.
6. The play had started when we got to the theatre.
7. The elephants had had their bath when we arrived at the zoo.
8. I looked for Bob, but he had left the building.
9. The tennis player jumped for joy after she had won the game.​