Matching Pairs Past Simple and Past PerfectOnline version What had happened? Match the first halves of sentences 1-4 with the second halves a-n by Ana Dinis 1 11. I couldn't sleep because 2 6. I bought the book because 3 14. I couldn't eat the fish because 4 3. I didn't recognize Julita because 5 8. I couldn't go swimming because 6 9. I had a big argument with my husband last night because 7 1. I couldn't find my bike because 8 10. I nearly cried when I came out of the hairdresser's because 9 5. I didn't want to call Jane again because 10 4. I couldn't catch the flight because 11 2. I didn't want to go to the cinema because 12 7. My phone didn't work because 13 13. I had problems reading the menu because 14 12. I failed the exam because f. he'd cut my hair much too short. i. my sister had recommend it. j. I hadn't studied enough. g. I'd left my passport at home. d. somebody had stolen it. n. I'd forgotten to charge it. b. I'd left my swimsuit at home. k. I hadn't seen her for 30 years. c. I'd alreayd rung her three times. m. the chef hadn't cooked it enough. e. I hadn't brought my glasses. a. I'd already seen the film. l. he'd forgotten our wedding anniversary. h. I'd drunk too much coffee.