Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• I was wondering if you could help me with the project. -
• I was cooking when Josh called. -
• Had you studied Italian before you moved to Milan? -
• I have written three essays already. -
• Tailor has never heard of this book. -
• Have you ever seen Paul cry? -
• We wish you moved to Los Angeles. -
• Have you ever tried sushi? -
• I found Elisa's diary when she had already moved out. -
• I sold my house two months ago. -
• I haven't seen Joe today. -
• Mary announced that she had found a new job. -
• Frank was making pizza while Ale was cooking salad. -
• My mother has just bought a new car! -
• Alexia has lost her purse and now has no money. -
• My parents came to visit me last September. -
• They gave Julie a puppy for her birthday. -
• My neighbour asked us if we had seen his dog. -
• I have seen Anna twice in my life. -
• Dick was cutting the grass when the snake appeared. -