Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• My mother has just bought a new car! -
• My parents came to visit me last September. -
• My uncle was always telling us stories about our parents. -
• Dick was cutting the grass when the snake appeared. -
• Where did you go shopping yesterday? -
• They gave Julie a puppy for her birthday. -
• I was wondering if you could help me with the project. -
• I was working when the accident occurred. -
• I didn't go anywhere because it was raining. -
• It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining. -
• Matt says he liked that museum a lot. -
• What time did Sarah leave on Tuesday? -
• Frank was making pizza while Ale was cooking salad. -
• I have written three essays already. -
• My husband was always talking about his friends from college. -
• Alexia has lost her purse and now has no money. -
• Mary announced that she had found a new job. -
• Emily went to China last year. -
• I haven't seen Joe today. -
• Why has Mike gone already? -