Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• Dick was cutting the grass when the snake appeared. -
• I was having a terrifying dream when the alarm clock rang. -
• Where have I left my phone? -
• They gave Julie a puppy for her birthday. -
• I was wondering if you could help me with the project. -
• I didn't call you yesterday because I was busy. -
• Have you ever tried sushi? -
• It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining. -
• Matt says he liked that museum a lot. -
• I didn't go anywhere because it was raining. -
• By the time Doris got to the office, everyone had already gone. -
• My husband was always talking about his friends from college. -
• I haven't seen Joe today. -
• I was working when the accident occurred. -
• By the time I met Mia again, she had already found a new boyfriend. -
• Did Barry come to your party last week? -
• I was cooking when Josh called. -
• Tailor has never heard of this book. -
• Have you ever seen Paul cry? -
• My neighbour asked us if we had seen his dog. -