Fill in the gaps with the verb in brackets using the past perfect continuous.

Example: Sam gained weight because he _______ for 2 years. (overeat)

Answer: Sam gained weight because he had been overeating for 2 years.


1) The forensic evidence shows that he _____________ his nose just before he was murdered. (pick)

had been picked
had been picking
has been picking

2) We _________ there for more than two hours when she finally arrived. (wait)

had been waiting
had been waitting
have been waiting

3) Chef Jones ______ the restaurant's fantastic dinners for two years before he moved to Paris. (cook)

had been cookeing
had been cooking
has been cooking