1. She had been studying for hours before she finally took a break.
2. They had been waiting for the bus since early morning.
3. He had been working on his project for weeks before he submitted it.
4. The children had been playing in the park all afternoon.
5. We had been traveling for hours before we reached our destination.
6. Had you been watching the movie before I arrived?
7. I had been living in that city for five years before I moved to the countryside.
8. The team had been practicing diligently before the big game.
9. She had been jogging every day until she injured her ankle.
10. They had been saving money for a vacation, but then an unexpected expense came up.
11. He had been talking on the phone for an hour when the battery died.
12. We had been cooking dinner when the power went out.
13. Had they been working together on this project for long?
14. The baby had been crying for hours before he finally fell asleep.
15. She had been attending the same school since kindergarten.
16. They had been studying Spanish for months before they traveled to Spain.
17. He had been running late all week due to heavy traffic.
18. We had been planning the surprise party for weeks before she found out.
19. Had you been waiting at the restaurant before I arrived?
20. I had been living in that apartment for ten years before I bought a house.
21. The workers had been striking for higher wages for several weeks.
22. She had been learning to play the piano for years before her first recital.
23. They had been renovating their house for months before it was finally completed.
24. He had been practicing the guitar every day, and his skills had improved greatly.
25. We had been discussing the issue for hours before we reached a solution.
26. Had they been dating for a long time before they got engaged?
27. The engine had been running for hours before it finally broke down.
28. She had been working overtime for weeks to meet her deadlines.
29. They had been hiking in the mountains all day when they got caught in a thunderstorm.
30. He had been struggling with his weight for years before he decided to make a change.
31. We had been searching for the lost keys everywhere until we found them in the car.
32. Had you been living in this neighborhood before you moved to another city?
33. I had been teaching at the university for five years before I decided to pursue a different career.
34. The company had been experiencing financial difficulties for months before it went bankrupt.
35. She had been volunteering at the shelter for years before she became the director.
36. They had been rehearsing for the play for weeks before the opening night.
37. He had been studying French for a long time, and he could now hold a conversation in the language.
38. We had been waiting for the train for hours when they announced a delay.
39. Had they been working on this project together before they had a disagreement?
40. The cake had been baking in the oven for an hour before it was ready.
41. She had been practicing ballet since she was a child.
42. They had been saving up for a new car, but then their old car broke down.
43. He had been living abroad for several years before he returned to his home country.
44. We had been playing board games all evening when the power went out.
45. Had you been playing the guitar before I came in?
46. I had been working at that company for ten years before I decided to quit.
47. The students had been preparing for the exam for weeks before they felt ready.
48. She had been singing in the choir since she was a teenager.
49. They had been arguing about the issue for a long time before they reached a compromise.
50. He had been practicing his speech for days, and it paid off during the presentation.
51. We had been waiting for the rain to stop before we could go outside.
52. Had they been studying for the test before they decided to take a break?
53. The car had been running smoothly until it suddenly broke down.
54. She had been babysitting the children for hours before their parents came home.
55. They had been dating for several years before they got married.
56. He had been working on the project for months, and it was finally completed.
57. We had been hiking in the mountains all day when we discovered a hidden waterfall.
58. Had you been playing tennis before I arrived at the court?
59. I had been living in that house for a decade before I decided to sell it.
60. The employees had been demanding better working conditions for months before the company took action.
61. She had been practicing yoga every morning, and she felt more flexible.
62. They had been renovating their kitchen for weeks, and it was almost finished.
63. He had been studying for the exam all night, and he was exhausted.
64. We had been waiting for the bus for a long time when it finally arrived.
65. Had they been working on the project since morning?
66. The soup had been cooking on the stove for hours, and it smelled delicious.
67. She had been knitting a sweater for her sister, and it was almost done.
68. They had been walking for miles before they realized they were lost.
69. He had been taking guitar lessons for years, and he had become quite skilled.
70. We had been discussing the movie for hours before we decided to watch it.
71. Had you been studying for the test before you took a break?
72. I had been living in that city for a long time before I moved to another country.
73. The workers had been protesting for better wages, but their demands were not met.
74. She had been exercising regularly, and she felt stronger and healthier.
75. They had been renovating their house for a while, and it was starting to look great.
76. He had been studying Spanish for months, and he could now hold a conversation in the language.
77. We had been waiting in line for tickets when they announced that the show was sold out.
78. Had they been dating for a while before they decided to break up?
79. The engine had been running smoothly until it suddenly stalled.
80. She had been working late every night, and she was feeling exhausted.
81. They had been traveling around the world for a year, and they had visited many countries.
82. He had been playing the piano since he was a child, and he was now a skilled pianist.
83. We had been discussing the problem for hours before we found a solution.
84. Had you been living in this house before you moved to the apartment?
85. I had been teaching at the school for a long time before I decided to retire.
86. The company had been growing steadily for years, but then it faced a financial crisis.
87. She had been volunteering at the hospital for a while, and she enjoyed helping others.
88. They had been rehearsing for the concert for weeks, and they were ready to perform.
89. He had been studying for the exam for days, and he felt confident about his knowledge.
90. We had been waiting for the rain to stop before we could go for a walk.
91. Had they been working on the project before they decided to change the approach?
92. The cake had been baking in the oven for an hour, and it was almost ready.
93. She had been practicing basketball every day, and her skills had improved significantly.
94. They had been saving money for a vacation, but then they had to use it for an emergency.
95. He had been living in the city for years, and he knew all the best places to go.
96. We had been playing the game for hours when we realized it was already midnight.
97. Had you been reading the book before I borrowed it?
98. I had been working on the project for months, and it was finally completed.
99. The students had been preparing for the presentation for weeks, and they felt well-prepared.
100. She had been attending dance classes for years, and she was now a skilled dancer.

Affirmative Sentences:

Structure: Subject + had been + present participle

• She had been studying for hours before she finally took a break.
• They had been waiting for the bus since early morning.
• We had been traveling for hours before we reached our destination.
• The team had been practicing diligently before the big game.
• He had been working on his project for weeks before he submitted it.

Negative Sentences:

Structure: Subject + had not been + present participle

• She hadn’t been studying for long before she decided to take a break.
• They hadn’t been waiting at the bus stop for very long when the bus arrived.
• We hadn’t been traveling for too many hours before we decided to take a rest.
• The team hadn’t been practicing as hard as they should have before the big game.
• He hadn’t been working on his project for very long before he decided to change his approach.

Interrogative Sentences:

Structure: Had + subject + been + present participle + ?

• Had she been studying for a long time before she took a break?
• Had they been waiting for the bus for a while before it finally arrived?
• Had we been traveling for many hours before we reached our destination?
• Had the team been practicing diligently before the big game?
• Had he been working on his project for weeks before he submitted it?

Negative Interrogative Sentences:

Structure: Had + subject + not been + present participle + …?

• Hadn’t she been studying for long before she decided to take a break?
• Hadn’t they been waiting at the bus stop for very long when the bus arrived?
• Hadn’t we been traveling for too many hours before we decided to take a rest?
• Hadn’t the team been practicing as hard as they should have before the big game?
• Hadn’t he been working on his project for very long before he decided to change his approach?

Remember, the Past Perfect Continuous tense is formed by using the auxiliary verb “had” in the past tense, followed by “been” and the present participle (-ing form) of the main verb.