Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• I was working when the accident occurred. -
• I haven't seen Joe today. -
• Helen has never been to Norway. -
• Dick was cutting the grass when the snake appeared. -
• It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining. -
• My mother has just bought a new car! -
• Where have I left my phone? -
• Emily went to China last year. -
• I have seen Anna twice in my life. -
• Mary announced that she had found a new job. -
• I found Elisa's diary when she had already moved out. -
• My parents came to visit me last September. -
• Alexia has lost her purse and now has no money. -
• My uncle was always telling us stories about our parents. -
• Where did you go shopping yesterday? -
• I was cooking when Josh called. -
• What time did Sarah leave on Tuesday? -
• Did Barry come to your party last week? -
• I was dancing when Matthew walked in. -
• I didn't go anywhere because it was raining. -