Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• I was working when the accident occurred. -
• The plane hadn't left by the time I got to the airport. -
• Have you ever tried sushi? -
• What time did Sarah leave on Tuesday? -
• My mother washed the floor when the painter had already gone. -
• They gave Julie a puppy for her birthday. -
• Emily went to China last year. -
• Mary announced that she had found a new job. -
• I didn't go anywhere because it was raining. -
• I was wondering if you could help me with the project. -
• My parents came to visit me last September. -
• I was having a terrifying dream when the alarm clock rang. -
• I have seen Anna twice in my life. -
• I didn't call you yesterday because I was busy. -
• I had never seen Joanna laugh before yesterday. -
• Alexia has lost her purse and now has no money. -
• I wasn't sleeping when someone broke into my house. -
• I was dancing when Matthew walked in. -
• My mother has just bought a new car! -
• Have you ever seen Paul cry? -