Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• Mary announced that she had found a new job. -
• My neighbour asked us if we had seen his dog. -
• We went to a club last night. -
• I haven't seen Joe today. -
• My uncle was always telling us stories about our parents. -
• We did not have time to visit Louvre. -
• I didn't go anywhere because it was raining. -
• Dick was cutting the grass when the snake appeared. -
• My mother has just bought a new car! -
• By the time I met Mia again, she had already found a new boyfriend. -
• I had never seen Joanna laugh before yesterday. -
• It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining. -
• I have written three essays already. -
• They gave Julie a puppy for her birthday. -
• Helen has never been to Norway. -
• What time did Sarah leave on Tuesday? -
• I didn't call you yesterday because I was busy. -
• I was having a terrifying dream when the alarm clock rang. -
• Had you studied Italian before you moved to Milan? -
• The plane hadn't left by the time I got to the airport. -