Ben ............... the whole house by the time his mum got home from work.
By the time Frank arrived at the bank, it .............. .
I (already/leave) home when my sister arrived.
Graham (jog) in the rain, so he was soaking wet.
How long .............. at the station before the train arrived?
The scientist ............ for many years before he discovered the cure.
They .............. for three days when they finally found the treasure.
Samantha was upset because she (miss) her plane.
We (only/drive) for ten minutes when the car broke down.
Andy was sad because his best friend ........... to a different town.
Andrew (finish) his science project by the end of the day.
They (walk) for over two hours before they stopped to have a rest.
Joan and Mike ........ their starter when Ann arrived at the restaurant.
By the time Jack left work, it (start) raining.
Sam was angry because he (wait) outside the school for his brother for almost an hour.
