Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• I wasn't sleeping when someone broke into my house. -
• The plane hadn't left by the time I got to the airport. -
• Harold had known about their divorce for a while before everyone found out. -
• Have you ever tried sushi? -
• Alexia has lost her purse and now has no money. -
• I was having a terrifying dream when the alarm clock rang. -
• We did not have time to visit Louvre. -
• I had never seen Joanna laugh before yesterday. -
• Lana has drunk four cups of coffee today! -
• It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining. -
• Tailor has never heard of this book. -
• What time did Sarah leave on Tuesday? -
• My uncle was always telling us stories about our parents. -
• I have written three essays already. -
• Why has Mike gone already? -
• I was working when the accident occurred. -
• Emily went to China last year. -
• I was dancing when Matthew walked in. -
• I found Elisa's diary when she had already moved out. -
• My mother has just bought a new car! -