Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• My parents came to visit me last September. -
• I was wondering if you could help me with the project. -
• Emily went to China last year. -
• Dick was cutting the grass when the snake appeared. -
• I was having a terrifying dream when the alarm clock rang. -
• They gave Julie a puppy for her birthday. -
• I haven't seen Joe today. -
• Tailor has never heard of this book. -
• Mary announced that she had found a new job. -
• My mother washed the floor when the painter had already gone. -
• By the time Doris got to the office, everyone had already gone. -
• Helen has never been to Norway. -
• I have written three essays already. -
• I have seen Anna twice in my life. -
• It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining. -
• I was working when the accident occurred. -
• Alexia has lost her purse and now has no money. -
• My neighbour asked us if we had seen his dog. -
• Why has Mike gone already? -
• Where did you go shopping yesterday? -