Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• I was cooking when Josh called. -
• I wasn't sleeping when someone broke into my house. -
• We went to a club last night. -
• Have you ever tried sushi? -
• Why has Mike gone already? -
• Dick was cutting the grass when the snake appeared. -
• I was wondering if you could help me with the project. -
• I sold my house two months ago. -
• Frank was making pizza while Ale was cooking salad. -
• My mother washed the floor when the painter had already gone. -
• I was having a terrifying dream when the alarm clock rang. -
• What time did Sarah leave on Tuesday? -
• I didn't call you yesterday because I was busy. -
• Did Barry come to your party last week? -
• They gave Julie a puppy for her birthday. -
• Had you studied Italian before you moved to Milan? -
• Mary announced that she had found a new job. -
• It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining. -
• Where have I left my phone? -
• By the time I met Mia again, she had already found a new boyfriend. -