Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• Harold had known about their divorce for a while before everyone found out. -
• Harry said he went to the library yesterday. -
• I have seen Anna twice in my life. -
• The plane hadn't left by the time I got to the airport. -
• Where did you go shopping yesterday? -
• Dick was cutting the grass when the snake appeared. -
• We wish you moved to Los Angeles. -
• Matt says he liked that museum a lot. -
• My parents came to visit me last September. -
• I have written three essays already. -
• I didn't go anywhere because it was raining. -
• Where have I left my phone? -
• I haven't seen Joe today. -
• Had you studied Italian before you moved to Milan? -
• I was working when the accident occurred. -
• It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining. -
• I was cooking when Josh called. -
• My uncle was always telling us stories about our parents. -
• Alexia has lost her purse and now has no money. -
• I didn't call you yesterday because I was busy. -