:) past simple – past perfect put the verbs into either the past simple or past perfect. 1. they (build) the house before they (get) permission. 2. john was great in that play. i think he (act) before. 3. she (steal) the diamonds and (escape) before the police (arrive). 4. richard (finish) his meal when tracy (arrive). 5. up until i (be) fourteen, i had lived in france. 6. he (take) the car to the garage because it (break down). 7. she (read) the book and (be) disappointed when she saw the film because it wasn’t as good. 8. he was walking to work but (turn) round because he (forget) to lock the door.