Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• My uncle was always telling us stories about our parents. -
• Where have I left my phone? -
• We wish you moved to Los Angeles. -
• My husband was always talking about his friends from college. -
• Have you ever seen Paul cry? -
• Where did you go shopping yesterday? -
• Had you studied Italian before you moved to Milan? -
• By the time Doris got to the office, everyone had already gone. -
• Matt says he liked that museum a lot. -
• I was dancing when Matthew walked in. -
• The plane hadn't left by the time I got to the airport. -
• I didn't call you yesterday because I was busy. -
• Harry said he went to the library yesterday. -
• What time did Sarah leave on Tuesday? -
• I had never seen Joanna laugh before yesterday. -
• I didn't go anywhere because it was raining. -
• They gave Julie a puppy for her birthday. -
• I haven't seen Joe today. -
• I found Elisa's diary when she had already moved out. -
• It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining. -