The Minion's past

Minions: Past Perfect Discovery

1. Watch & Tick

Before they met Gru, what had happened? (0:00 - 1:00)

Seen dinosaurs
Killed their first master
Met the Pharaoh
Built a world wonder
Been with Napoleon

2. What's the Grammar Rule?

Analyze this sentence:

"Before they met Gru, they had seen the Dinosaurs."

A. What is the tense of the blue verb?

B. What is the tense of the red verb?

C. Which action happened first?

Tip: Use Past Perfect for the "earlier" of two past actions.

3. Practice the Trailer

1. Before they (become) Gru's servants, the minions (serve) Dracula.

2. They (kill) Dracula by the time they (move) to the pole.

3. They (lose) their purpose, that's why Kevin (decide) to set out.

4. They (spend) a lot of time at sea before they (get) to New York.

4. Writing Task

Write about another adventure the Minions had before meeting Gru. Use at least two Past Perfect sentences.