Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• They gave Julie a puppy for her birthday. -
• I was working when the accident occurred. -
• The plane hadn't left by the time I got to the airport. -
• Had you studied Italian before you moved to Milan? -
• I was dancing when Matthew walked in. -
• I was wondering if you could help me with the project. -
• I have written three essays already. -
• I was having a terrifying dream when the alarm clock rang. -
• Have you ever seen Paul cry? -
• Emily went to China last year. -
• Where have I left my phone? -
• I found Elisa's diary when she had already moved out. -
• Frank was making pizza while Ale was cooking salad. -
• I had never seen Joanna laugh before yesterday. -
• I didn't go anywhere because it was raining. -
• By the time I met Mia again, she had already found a new boyfriend. -
• I wasn't sleeping when someone broke into my house. -
• Helen has never been to Norway. -
• What time did Sarah leave on Tuesday? -
• My uncle was always telling us stories about our parents. -