Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• I sold my house two months ago. -
• I was having a terrifying dream when the alarm clock rang. -
• Have you ever seen Paul cry? -
• I have seen Anna twice in my life. -
• I was working when the accident occurred. -
• Had you studied Italian before you moved to Milan? -
• They gave Julie a puppy for her birthday. -
• Where have I left my phone? -
• My mother washed the floor when the painter had already gone. -
• By the time Doris got to the office, everyone had already gone. -
• Emily went to China last year. -
• My husband was always talking about his friends from college. -
• My neighbour asked us if we had seen his dog. -
• Mary announced that she had found a new job. -
• I didn't go anywhere because it was raining. -
• I was dancing when Matthew walked in. -
• Frank was making pizza while Ale was cooking salad. -
• I didn't call you yesterday because I was busy. -
• By the time I met Mia again, she had already found a new boyfriend. -
• I wasn't sleeping when someone broke into my house. -