Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• Had you studied Italian before you moved to Milan? -
• Where did you go shopping yesterday? -
• I found Elisa's diary when she had already moved out. -
• I didn't call you yesterday because I was busy. -
• My uncle was always telling us stories about our parents. -
• I sold my house two months ago. -
• Matt says he liked that museum a lot. -
• Harold had known about their divorce for a while before everyone found out. -
• Where have I left my phone? -
• I was wondering if you could help me with the project. -
• Mary hasn't graduated from the university yet. -
• My husband was always talking about his friends from college. -
• I was dancing when Matthew walked in. -
• Frank was making pizza while Ale was cooking salad. -
• Emily went to China last year. -
• I wasn't sleeping when someone broke into my house. -
• I have seen Anna twice in my life. -
• By the time Doris got to the office, everyone had already gone. -
• My mother has just bought a new car! -
• We wish you moved to Los Angeles. -