Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• My uncle was always telling us stories about our parents. -
• The plane hadn't left by the time I got to the airport. -
• I didn't call you yesterday because I was busy. -
• I was cooking when Josh called. -
• I have seen Anna twice in my life. -
• I sold my house two months ago. -
• I was having a terrifying dream when the alarm clock rang. -
• Harold had known about their divorce for a while before everyone found out. -
• I was wondering if you could help me with the project. -
• We did not have time to visit Louvre. -
• Have you ever tried sushi? -
• Mary announced that she had found a new job. -
• Had you studied Italian before you moved to Milan? -
• They gave Julie a puppy for her birthday. -
• Harry said he went to the library yesterday. -
• My mother washed the floor when the painter had already gone. -
• Helen has never been to Norway. -
• I found Elisa's diary when she had already moved out. -
• Have you ever seen Paul cry? -
• Mary hasn't graduated from the university yet. -