Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• Harold had known about their divorce for a while before everyone found out. -
• My mother washed the floor when the painter had already gone. -
• I haven't seen Joe today. -
• Had you studied Italian before you moved to Milan? -
• Matt says he liked that museum a lot. -
• I found Elisa's diary when she had already moved out. -
• What time did Sarah leave on Tuesday? -
• It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining. -
• Mary announced that she had found a new job. -
• I wasn't sleeping when someone broke into my house. -
• I have seen Anna twice in my life. -
• My uncle was always telling us stories about our parents. -
• We went to a club last night. -
• I have written three essays already. -
• We wish you moved to Los Angeles. -
• Where did you go shopping yesterday? -
• My husband was always talking about his friends from college. -
• I was dancing when Matthew walked in. -
• My neighbour asked us if we had seen his dog. -
• Mary hasn't graduated from the university yet. -