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