Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• I was having a terrifying dream when the alarm clock rang. -
• My parents came to visit me last September. -
• By the time Doris got to the office, everyone had already gone. -
• I was cooking when Josh called. -
• Mary hasn't graduated from the university yet. -
• I didn't call you yesterday because I was busy. -
• Dick was cutting the grass when the snake appeared. -
• I didn't go anywhere because it was raining. -
• Emily went to China last year. -
• I wasn't sleeping when someone broke into my house. -
• By the time I met Mia again, she had already found a new boyfriend. -
• Alexia has lost her purse and now has no money. -
• Frank was making pizza while Ale was cooking salad. -
• Did Barry come to your party last week? -
• I sold my house two months ago. -
• Have you ever seen Paul cry? -
• My neighbour asked us if we had seen his dog. -
• Had you studied Italian before you moved to Milan? -
• What time did Sarah leave on Tuesday? -
• It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining. -