Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• I was cooking when Josh called. -
• It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining. -
• Where have I left my phone? -
• The plane hadn't left by the time I got to the airport. -
• By the time Doris got to the office, everyone had already gone. -
• What time did Sarah leave on Tuesday? -
• Emily went to China last year. -
• We went to a club last night. -
• Helen has never been to Norway. -
• Matt says he liked that museum a lot. -
• I was working when the accident occurred. -
• I found Elisa's diary when she had already moved out. -
• Alexia has lost her purse and now has no money. -
• I didn't go anywhere because it was raining. -
• Had you studied Italian before you moved to Milan? -
• I was dancing when Matthew walked in. -
• Tailor has never heard of this book. -
• They gave Julie a puppy for her birthday. -
• I didn't call you yesterday because I was busy. -
• My neighbour asked us if we had seen his dog. -