Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• Had you studied Italian before you moved to Milan? -
• My neighbour asked us if we had seen his dog. -
• Frank was making pizza while Ale was cooking salad. -
• By the time Doris got to the office, everyone had already gone. -
• I was wondering if you could help me with the project. -
• Have you ever tried sushi? -
• Helen has never been to Norway. -
• It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining. -
• I haven't seen Joe today. -
• I sold my house two months ago. -
• We wish you moved to Los Angeles. -
• Harry said he went to the library yesterday. -
• I have written three essays already. -
• By the time I met Mia again, she had already found a new boyfriend. -
• My parents came to visit me last September. -
• My mother has just bought a new car! -
• Mary hasn't graduated from the university yet. -
• Dick was cutting the grass when the snake appeared. -
• Alexia has lost her purse and now has no money. -
• I wasn't sleeping when someone broke into my house. -