Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• I didn't go anywhere because it was raining. -
• I haven't seen Joe today. -
• I have seen Anna twice in my life. -
• I had never seen Joanna laugh before yesterday. -
• Harold had known about their divorce for a while before everyone found out. -
• Matt says he liked that museum a lot. -
• Have you ever seen Paul cry? -
• Had you studied Italian before you moved to Milan? -
• Alexia has lost her purse and now has no money. -
• The plane hadn't left by the time I got to the airport. -
• It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining. -
• I was dancing when Matthew walked in. -
• I was wondering if you could help me with the project. -
• My mother has just bought a new car! -
• We went to a club last night. -
• We wish you moved to Los Angeles. -
• I have written three essays already. -
• Mary announced that she had found a new job. -
• Dick was cutting the grass when the snake appeared. -
• I didn't call you yesterday because I was busy. -