Past Simple and Past Perfect

My aunt flew to Paris last year. She __________ (never / go) on a plane before that.

We didn’t need to queue because my wife __________ (already / buy) the tickets.

The thieves had already spent the money when the police _________ (catch) them.

Helen ________ (split up) with John before she met Paul.

We ________ (know) her address because she had told us.

The children _________ (not eat) for days so they were extremely hungry.

Everyone hugged each other after they __________ (finish) their exams.

She didn’t want to go to the cinema because she ___________ (already / see) the film.

I ________ (just / buy) a dress when a thief stole my bag.

My niece _________ (go) to London three times by the time she was sixteen.