The Surprise Party (J9B)

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Hanlin Junior High Course Grade 9 2nd Semester

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#1

By the time Leo arrived, we had hidden everything.

#2

I had baked the cake before noon.

#3

We had blown up the balloons by two o'clock.

#4

Had you written the cards before the party?

#5

When I came in, everyone had hidden behind the sofa.

#6

She was happy because we had planned it well.

#7

We had cleaned the whole room before guests came.

#8

After we had decorated, we turned off the lights.

#9

I realized I had forgotten the candles.

#10

They had practiced the song before I joined.

#11

I had never seen Leo so surprised before.

#12

It was the best party we had ever thrown.

#13

Last week we threw a surprise party for our friend Leo.

#14

We had planned everything two weeks before the big day.

#15

By the time he arrived, we had hidden all the gifts.

#16

I had baked a chocolate cake the night before.

#17

My friends had blown up balloons and hung bright lights.

#18

We had practiced a birthday song many times before.

#19

When Leo opened the door, we had already turned off the lights.

#20

He had no idea that we had prepared such a surprise.

#21

It was the happiest party we had ever made together.

#22

Had you finished the cake before lunch, Emma?

#23

Yes, I had decorated it before noon.

#24

We had cleaned the room before the guests came.

#25

Had Leo guessed our plan before he arrived?

#26

No, I had never imagined such a surprise!

#27

By the time he came, we had hidden everything.

#28

I realized I had left the gifts at home.

#29

Luckily, you had bought a spare one already.

#30

After we had sung, we shared the big cake.

#31

I will never forget what you had done for me.