Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• Had you studied Italian before you moved to Milan? -
• We did not have time to visit Louvre. -
• I found Elisa's diary when she had already moved out. -
• My husband was always talking about his friends from college. -
• Mary announced that she had found a new job. -
• I had never seen Joanna laugh before yesterday. -
• Helen has never been to Norway. -
• I was cooking when Josh called. -
• Mary hasn't graduated from the university yet. -
• I haven't seen Joe today. -
• I was working when the accident occurred. -
• I was having a terrifying dream when the alarm clock rang. -
• By the time I met Mia again, she had already found a new boyfriend. -
• Tailor has never heard of this book. -
• Have you ever seen Paul cry? -
• My mother has just bought a new car! -
• They gave Julie a puppy for her birthday. -
• Why has Mike gone already? -
• Dick was cutting the grass when the snake appeared. -
• I didn't call you yesterday because I was busy. -