This flashcard tests the correct sequence of tenses. 'Came' is simple past for the arrival. 'Had been driving' (past perfect continuous) explains the reason for his exhaustion, indicating an action that continued throughout the day before his arrival.
My father came home totally exhausted. He had been driving all day long.
| Question | My father … home totally exhausted. He … all day long. |
|---|---|
| Title | 709 |
| QType (0=kprim,1=mc,2=sc) | 2 |
| Q_1 | came/had driven |
| Q_2 | had come/had driven |
| Q_3 | came/had been driving |
| Q_4 | came/was driving |
| Answers | 1 0 0 0 |
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