Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• Harold had known about their divorce for a while before everyone found out. -
• I sold my house two months ago. -
• They gave Julie a puppy for her birthday. -
• Have you ever seen Paul cry? -
• I was wondering if you could help me with the project. -
• I was working when the accident occurred. -
• Had you studied Italian before you moved to Milan? -
• Harry said he went to the library yesterday. -
• Mary hasn't graduated from the university yet. -
• I didn't call you yesterday because I was busy. -
• I didn't go anywhere because it was raining. -
• What time did Sarah leave on Tuesday? -
• I found Elisa's diary when she had already moved out. -
• We went to a club last night. -
• My uncle was always telling us stories about our parents. -
• My mother washed the floor when the painter had already gone. -
• Tailor has never heard of this book. -
• By the time Doris got to the office, everyone had already gone. -
• My mother has just bought a new car! -
• I was dancing when Matthew walked in. -