Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• Harold had known about their divorce for a while before everyone found out. -
• Emily went to China last year. -
• I didn't go anywhere because it was raining. -
• By the time I met Mia again, she had already found a new boyfriend. -
• I was dancing when Matthew walked in. -
• I had never seen Joanna laugh before yesterday. -
• I wasn't sleeping when someone broke into my house. -
• We went to a club last night. -
• I was having a terrifying dream when the alarm clock rang. -
• Tailor has never heard of this book. -
• Dick was cutting the grass when the snake appeared. -
• They gave Julie a puppy for her birthday. -
• Where did you go shopping yesterday? -
• I was cooking when Josh called. -
• Did Barry come to your party last week? -
• Lana has drunk four cups of coffee today! -
• Had you studied Italian before you moved to Milan? -
• I was working when the accident occurred. -
• Mary hasn't graduated from the university yet. -
• I didn't call you yesterday because I was busy. -