Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• What time did Sarah leave on Tuesday? -
• My mother has just bought a new car! -
• I was working when the accident occurred. -
• My mother washed the floor when the painter had already gone. -
• Had you studied Italian before you moved to Milan? -
• I wasn't sleeping when someone broke into my house. -
• Harold had known about their divorce for a while before everyone found out. -
• Frank was making pizza while Ale was cooking salad. -
• I didn't call you yesterday because I was busy. -
• My husband was always talking about his friends from college. -
• Lana has drunk four cups of coffee today! -
• By the time I met Mia again, she had already found a new boyfriend. -
• I have seen Anna twice in my life. -
• Where have I left my phone? -
• I was dancing when Matthew walked in. -
• I found Elisa's diary when she had already moved out. -
• I was wondering if you could help me with the project. -
• Tailor has never heard of this book. -
• Did Barry come to your party last week? -
• It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining. -