Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• I have seen Anna twice in my life. -
• I didn't call you yesterday because I was busy. -
• I have written three essays already. -
• I was having a terrifying dream when the alarm clock rang. -
• Where have I left my phone? -
• The plane hadn't left by the time I got to the airport. -
• My mother has just bought a new car! -
• Emily went to China last year. -
• Mary hasn't graduated from the university yet. -
• What time did Sarah leave on Tuesday? -
• My parents came to visit me last September. -
• I was working when the accident occurred. -
• I was dancing when Matthew walked in. -
• It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining. -
• My husband was always talking about his friends from college. -
• I wasn't sleeping when someone broke into my house. -
• I was cooking when Josh called. -
• I was wondering if you could help me with the project. -
• Have you ever seen Paul cry? -
• I had never seen Joanna laugh before yesterday. -