Marcia was tired because she ___ (be) in the supermarket all day.
had been
When Karen ___ (meet) Simon for the first time, they had both been working in the company for 6 months
met
Sophie ___ (wait) for an hour when they finally asked ger to come into the interview room.
had waited / had been waiting
The police arrested him after he ___ (steal) 6 cars.
had stolen
While she was shopping, somebody ___ (take) her bag.
took
Although I listened to her explanation, I ___ (not believe) a word she said. I knew she was a liar.
didn't believe
Adam ____ (visit) more than 30 countries by the time he celebrated his 21st birthday.
had visited
We ___ (live) on the island when the hurricane destroyed the main harbor. It was really scary.
were living