Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• Dick was cutting the grass when the snake appeared. -
• I have written three essays already. -
• I didn't call you yesterday because I was busy. -
• By the time I met Mia again, she had already found a new boyfriend. -
• My uncle was always telling us stories about our parents. -
• I was wondering if you could help me with the project. -
• Had you studied Italian before you moved to Milan? -
• We went to a club last night. -
• I was working when the accident occurred. -
• Tailor has never heard of this book. -
• The plane hadn't left by the time I got to the airport. -
• Helen has never been to Norway. -
• I sold my house two months ago. -
• Why has Mike gone already? -
• My neighbour asked us if we had seen his dog. -
• Frank was making pizza while Ale was cooking salad. -
• We wish you moved to Los Angeles. -
• We did not have time to visit Louvre. -
• My mother has just bought a new car! -
• I have seen Anna twice in my life. -