Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• Have you ever seen Paul cry? -
• Harold had known about their divorce for a while before everyone found out. -
• They gave Julie a puppy for her birthday. -
• I was working when the accident occurred. -
• My uncle was always telling us stories about our parents. -
• Did Barry come to your party last week? -
• My parents came to visit me last September. -
• Lana has drunk four cups of coffee today! -
• I was dancing when Matthew walked in. -
• Emily went to China last year. -
• By the time Doris got to the office, everyone had already gone. -
• I have seen Anna twice in my life. -
• I didn't go anywhere because it was raining. -
• I was cooking when Josh called. -
• Had you studied Italian before you moved to Milan? -
• Have you ever tried sushi? -
• Mary announced that she had found a new job. -
• Where have I left my phone? -
• I didn't call you yesterday because I was busy. -
• I haven't seen Joe today. -