Tenses with Past meaning

Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• Have you ever seen Paul cry? -
• I sold my house two months ago. -
• I had never seen Joanna laugh before yesterday. -
• Emily went to China last year. -
• I have written three essays already. -
• I found Elisa's diary when she had already moved out. -
• Dick was cutting the grass when the snake appeared. -
• My mother washed the floor when the painter had already gone. -
• I was dancing when Matthew walked in. -
• I didn't call you yesterday because I was busy. -
• Alexia has lost her purse and now has no money. -
• By the time Doris got to the office, everyone had already gone. -
• Helen has never been to Norway. -
• I haven't seen Joe today. -
• Tailor has never heard of this book. -
• My uncle was always telling us stories about our parents. -
• Did Barry come to your party last week? -
• They gave Julie a puppy for her birthday. -
• Mary hasn't graduated from the university yet. -
• I was cooking when Josh called. -