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past perfect continuous

Complete the text with the past perfect simple, past perfect continuous or past simple. Use short forms if possible. Type the verb into the box.

During my lunch hour, I went to the bank. I needed some money because I (1) (leave) my wallet at home that morning. I (2) (be) in the bank for about five minutes when I (3) (have) a work call on my mobile. I (4) (go) outside to answer it. Suddenly a man (5) (run) out of the bank, with a gun. I (6) (notice) him earlier because he (7) (stand) in front of me in the queue and he (8) (wear) a huge raincoat. At the time I (9) (think) it was strange because it (10) (not / rain).

Need help with this exercise? See natural English intermediate workbook p.72.
 
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