Past Perfect - Learning a New Skill

Question 1

By the time I performed my first song in public at the June recital, I _____ my set for months with a vocal coach.

Options: was rehearsing, had rehearsed, has rehearsed

Question 2

She realized she _____ the basic techniques incorrectly before her instructor corrected her.

Options: had practiced, was practicing, has practiced

Question 3

_____ you _____ any cooking classes before you started working at the restaurant?

Options: Did, Had, Have, take, took, taken

Question 4

When I took the driving test, I _____ driving in different weather conditions.

Options: already practiced, had already practiced, have already practiced

Question 5

The instructor was impressed because none of the students _____ pottery before they joined the workshop.

Options: was trying, had tried, has tried

Question 6

By the end of the course, he _____ how to edit videos professionally.

Options: learned, has learned, had learned

Question 7

They _____ for the dance competition before they finally won first place.

Options: had trained, were training, have trained

Question 8

He _____ his swimming technique by the time his coach showed him the correct form.

Options: had not improved, did not improve, has not improved

Question 9

At the start of the advanced lesson, the students _____ the basics thoroughly.

Options: had mastered, mastered, have mastered

Question 10

She _____ any public speaking before her first presentation, so she was extremely nervous.

Options: had never done, didn't do, has never done

Question 11

How many pieces _____ you _____ on the piano by the time you performed at the concert in May?

Options: has, had, have, played, play, playing

Question 12

When I finally received my photography certificate, I _____ thousands of pictures.

Options: had taken, took, have taken