Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• I was dancing when Matthew walked in. -
• By the time Doris got to the office, everyone had already gone. -
• Emily went to China last year. -
• Matt says he liked that museum a lot. -
• Have you ever tried sushi? -
• My mother has just bought a new car! -
• Tailor has never heard of this book. -
• I didn't call you yesterday because I was busy. -
• I had never seen Joanna laugh before yesterday. -
• I was wondering if you could help me with the project. -
• It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining. -
• They gave Julie a puppy for her birthday. -
• I didn't go anywhere because it was raining. -
• I was cooking when Josh called. -
• Did Barry come to your party last week? -
• My parents came to visit me last September. -
• The plane hadn't left by the time I got to the airport. -
• I was having a terrifying dream when the alarm clock rang. -
• Mary announced that she had found a new job. -
• Helen has never been to Norway. -