Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• Where did you go shopping yesterday? -
• Dick was cutting the grass when the snake appeared. -
• I didn't call you yesterday because I was busy. -
• I was working when the accident occurred. -
• Why has Mike gone already? -
• My uncle was always telling us stories about our parents. -
• By the time I met Mia again, she had already found a new boyfriend. -
• They gave Julie a puppy for her birthday. -
• Have you ever tried sushi? -
• I was cooking when Josh called. -
• I haven't seen Joe today. -
• I have written three essays already. -
• By the time Doris got to the office, everyone had already gone. -
• Emily went to China last year. -
• Did Barry come to your party last week? -
• I found Elisa's diary when she had already moved out. -
• Harry said he went to the library yesterday. -
• Harold had known about their divorce for a while before everyone found out. -
• Alexia has lost her purse and now has no money. -
• Helen has never been to Norway. -