Be, Do and Have in the Past Perfect Simple
How to use special verbs in Past Perfect Simple
1. be as a main verb
| Pronouns | Affirmative sentences | Negative sentences | Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| I, he, she, it, we, you, they | They had been to Spain. | They had not been to Spain. | Had they been to Spain? |
2. do as a main verb
| Pronouns | Affirmative sentences | Negative sentences | Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| I, he, she, it, we, you, they | She had done the work. | She had not done work. | Had she done the work? |
3. have as a main verb
| Pronouns | Affirmative sentences | Negative sentences | Questions |
|---|---|---|---|
| I, he, she, it, we, you, they | He had had a sleep. | He had not had a sleep. | Had he had a sleep? |
► We sometimes use short/contracted forms for had with affirmative or negative sentences.
Explanations
- Past Perfect Simple – Overview
- Diagram of the Past Perfect Simple
- Form of the Past Perfect Simple
- BE, DO & HAVE in the Past Perfect Simple
- Questions in the Past Perfect Simple
- Signal Words for the Past Perfect Simple
- Short Forms and Long Forms in the Past Perfect Simple
- Spelling of Verbs in the Past Perfect Simple