Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• My uncle was always telling us stories about our parents. -
• I was working when the accident occurred. -
• I wasn't sleeping when someone broke into my house. -
• I didn't call you yesterday because I was busy. -
• Mary announced that she had found a new job. -
• Alexia has lost her purse and now has no money. -
• My parents came to visit me last September. -
• My mother washed the floor when the painter had already gone. -
• It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining. -
• I had never seen Joanna laugh before yesterday. -
• Helen has never been to Norway. -
• We wish you moved to Los Angeles. -
• Why has Mike gone already? -
• I was dancing when Matthew walked in. -
• Mary hasn't graduated from the university yet. -
• Where have I left my phone? -
• My mother has just bought a new car! -
• Emily went to China last year. -
• I was cooking when Josh called. -
• I found Elisa's diary when she had already moved out. -