In how many forms can we use the Past Perfect tense?

Have a look at the examples of the past perfect tense below:

• The movie had already started when we arrived at the theatre.
• The teacher had scolded him as he misbehaved.
• Had the movie begun already?
• Had he not finished playing football before dinner?
• Sheetal had gone to the market when the incident happened.

As per the English Grammar rule for Past Perfect tense, the sentences in this verb form are formed using had with past particple (ed) of the verb. The Past Perfect tense rule or formula is:

Subject + Had + Past Participle of Verb + Object 

Past Perfect tense in English grammar is used to describe an action that was completed before another action in the past. The sentences in Past Perfect tense are formed using had + past participle (ed). Have a look at a few Past Perfect Tense examples below:

·       The path is broken as it had rained all night yesterday.

·       Had the Police arrived on time the robbery could be prevented?

·       She had left early yesterday because of the event.