Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• What time did Sarah leave on Tuesday? -
• I have seen Anna twice in my life. -
• By the time Doris got to the office, everyone had already gone. -
• Helen has never been to Norway. -
• Mary announced that she had found a new job. -
• I was wondering if you could help me with the project. -
• My uncle was always telling us stories about our parents. -
• Did Barry come to your party last week? -
• I was cooking when Josh called. -
• I sold my house two months ago. -
• My mother washed the floor when the painter had already gone. -
• I have written three essays already. -
• Have you ever tried sushi? -
• The plane hadn't left by the time I got to the airport. -
• I was working when the accident occurred. -
• I wasn't sleeping when someone broke into my house. -
• They gave Julie a puppy for her birthday. -
• I was dancing when Matthew walked in. -
• Dick was cutting the grass when the snake appeared. -
• I haven't seen Joe today. -