Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• I had never seen Joanna laugh before yesterday. -
• Mary announced that she had found a new job. -
• By the time Doris got to the office, everyone had already gone. -
• Dick was cutting the grass when the snake appeared. -
• By the time I met Mia again, she had already found a new boyfriend. -
• Helen has never been to Norway. -
• What time did Sarah leave on Tuesday? -
• I sold my house two months ago. -
• Why has Mike gone already? -
• The plane hadn't left by the time I got to the airport. -
• Tailor has never heard of this book. -
• Did Barry come to your party last week? -
• I haven't seen Joe today. -
• I have seen Anna twice in my life. -
• My husband was always talking about his friends from college. -
• I didn't call you yesterday because I was busy. -
• My neighbour asked us if we had seen his dog. -
• Had you studied Italian before you moved to Milan? -
• It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining. -
• Lana has drunk four cups of coffee today! -