EN · Patterns
Subject + had been + verb-ing + before + event/time
This set contains 8 annotated sentences.
Dataset version: enGram 3.3
SShe HrPasthad HPastbeen pAPresworking on the project before S*the deadline st*Pastwas pSextended.
Explanation
She had been working on the project before the deadline was extended.
SHe HrPasthad HPastbeen pAPresleading the team before the reorganization.
Explanation
He had been leading the team before the reorganization.
Patternslead — led — led
SThey HrPasthad HPastbeen pAPresdiscussing the proposal before Sthe meeting VPaststarted.
Explanation
They had been discussing the proposal before the meeting started.
SWe HrPasthad HPastbeen pAPrespreparing for the presentation before Sthe client VPastarrived.
Explanation
We had been preparing for the presentation before the client arrived.
SShe HrPasthad HPastbeen pAPresstudying hard before S*the exam st*Pastwas pSpostponed.
Explanation
She had been studying hard before the exam was postponed.
SHe HrPasthad HPastbeen pAPresliving in New York before She VPastmoved to Los Angeles.
Explanation
He had been living in New York before he moved to Los Angeles.
SThey HrPasthad HPastbeen pAPresnegotiating the terms before S*the contract st*Pastwas pSsigned.
Explanation
They had been negotiating the terms before the contract was signed.
SWe HrPasthad HPastbeen pAPresplanning the event before Sthe venue VPastchanged.
Explanation
We had been planning the event before the venue changed.