Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• The plane hadn't left by the time I got to the airport. -
• My husband was always talking about his friends from college. -
• I haven't seen Joe today. -
• My mother washed the floor when the painter had already gone. -
• By the time I met Mia again, she had already found a new boyfriend. -
• Had you studied Italian before you moved to Milan? -
• My uncle was always telling us stories about our parents. -
• I had never seen Joanna laugh before yesterday. -
• I have written three essays already. -
• Have you ever tried sushi? -
• Harold had known about their divorce for a while before everyone found out. -
• What time did Sarah leave on Tuesday? -
• It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining. -
• Tailor has never heard of this book. -
• Frank was making pizza while Ale was cooking salad. -
• Where did you go shopping yesterday? -
• Where have I left my phone? -
• Alexia has lost her purse and now has no money. -
• Did Barry come to your party last week? -
• Lana has drunk four cups of coffee today! -