1
She knew for certain what I ... . Anyway, she showed a profound ignorance.
meant
had meant
2
He ... a certificate before leaving for Dubai last year.
earned
had earned
3
She was penniless as the pickpocket ... her wallet.
stole
had stolen
4
They were astray as their hand-drawn map ... inaccurate.
was
had been
5
The receptionist cordially told me that our guest ... .
hadn't turned up
didn't turn up
6
Adam knew Milan down pat because he ... it several times.
visited
had visited
7
He comprehended the plot of the movie just because he ... the book.
skimmed through
had skimmed through
8
Sam ... Madison Square Garden before last night.
had never been to
was never in
9
The tourists couldn't be accommodated as they ... in advance.
didn't book
hadn't booked
10
He lost weight as he ... exercising on a regular basis.
began
had begun