Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• Harold had known about their divorce for a while before everyone found out. -
• Had you studied Italian before you moved to Milan? -
• We wish you moved to Los Angeles. -
• Mary announced that she had found a new job. -
• I sold my house two months ago. -
• My mother has just bought a new car! -
• It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining. -
• My husband was always talking about his friends from college. -
• Helen has never been to Norway. -
• Have you ever tried sushi? -
• Where did you go shopping yesterday? -
• I was cooking when Josh called. -
• I haven't seen Joe today. -
• Dick was cutting the grass when the snake appeared. -
• Tailor has never heard of this book. -
• I didn't call you yesterday because I was busy. -
• Emily went to China last year. -
• Mary hasn't graduated from the university yet. -
• I found Elisa's diary when she had already moved out. -
• I was working when the accident occurred. -