Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• I didn't go anywhere because it was raining. -
• Mary announced that she had found a new job. -
• I didn't call you yesterday because I was busy. -
• By the time I met Mia again, she had already found a new boyfriend. -
• I have written three essays already. -
• Why has Mike gone already? -
• I was wondering if you could help me with the project. -
• Had you studied Italian before you moved to Milan? -
• Have you ever seen Paul cry? -
• I have seen Anna twice in my life. -
• Frank was making pizza while Ale was cooking salad. -
• My mother has just bought a new car! -
• I was cooking when Josh called. -
• I had never seen Joanna laugh before yesterday. -
• My mother washed the floor when the painter had already gone. -
• We did not have time to visit Louvre. -
• I was dancing when Matthew walked in. -
• What time did Sarah leave on Tuesday? -
• I sold my house two months ago. -
• Alexia has lost her purse and now has no money. -