Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• I didn't call you yesterday because I was busy. -
• I was working when the accident occurred. -
• My mother has just bought a new car! -
• Mary hasn't graduated from the university yet. -
• My mother washed the floor when the painter had already gone. -
• Tailor has never heard of this book. -
• I was wondering if you could help me with the project. -
• I was having a terrifying dream when the alarm clock rang. -
• Where did you go shopping yesterday? -
• Harry said he went to the library yesterday. -
• Helen has never been to Norway. -
• It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining. -
• I was cooking when Josh called. -
• Have you ever tried sushi? -
• I haven't seen Joe today. -
• Matt says he liked that museum a lot. -
• We did not have time to visit Louvre. -
• My uncle was always telling us stories about our parents. -
• My parents came to visit me last September. -
• I have written three essays already. -