Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• Had you studied Italian before you moved to Milan? -
• Harold had known about their divorce for a while before everyone found out. -
• Mary announced that she had found a new job. -
• I had never seen Joanna laugh before yesterday. -
• Emily went to China last year. -
• My uncle was always telling us stories about our parents. -
• What time did Sarah leave on Tuesday? -
• Alexia has lost her purse and now has no money. -
• I haven't seen Joe today. -
• My husband was always talking about his friends from college. -
• By the time I met Mia again, she had already found a new boyfriend. -
• I have seen Anna twice in my life. -
• I was wondering if you could help me with the project. -
• Mary hasn't graduated from the university yet. -
• I was having a terrifying dream when the alarm clock rang. -
• I was cooking when Josh called. -
• It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining. -
• My mother has just bought a new car! -
• We wish you moved to Los Angeles. -
• My neighbour asked us if we had seen his dog. -