Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• By the time I met Mia again, she had already found a new boyfriend. -
• I didn't call you yesterday because I was busy. -
• I was dancing when Matthew walked in. -
• I was having a terrifying dream when the alarm clock rang. -
• They gave Julie a puppy for her birthday. -
• I have seen Anna twice in my life. -
• Emily went to China last year. -
• Where have I left my phone? -
• I was wondering if you could help me with the project. -
• I wasn't sleeping when someone broke into my house. -
• I sold my house two months ago. -
• Have you ever tried sushi? -
• Mary hasn't graduated from the university yet. -
• My neighbour asked us if we had seen his dog. -
• Have you ever seen Paul cry? -
• Where did you go shopping yesterday? -
• My mother washed the floor when the painter had already gone. -
• Tailor has never heard of this book. -
• Helen has never been to Norway. -
• My uncle was always telling us stories about our parents. -