Question

Use past perfect continuous tp complete the sentences. See Reference Grammar

1. Her eyes were red. It was clear she (cry). 2. Mrs Thompson
(wait) for 3 quarters of an hour before the secretary came. 3. Jane
was very tired. She (do) her room since afternoon. 4. Alec said he
(stand) there since 6 o'clock. 5. Jill (study) English for 5 years before
she visited the USA.​

Answer 1

1. She had been crying
2. Mrs Thompson had been waiting
3. Jane had been doing
4. He has been standing
5. Hab been studying