Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• Tailor has never heard of this book. -
• I didn't go anywhere because it was raining. -
• I didn't call you yesterday because I was busy. -
• Alexia has lost her purse and now has no money. -
• I found Elisa's diary when she had already moved out. -
• Dick was cutting the grass when the snake appeared. -
• Had you studied Italian before you moved to Milan? -
• I was wondering if you could help me with the project. -
• Frank was making pizza while Ale was cooking salad. -
• I have seen Anna twice in my life. -
• I was dancing when Matthew walked in. -
• Mary hasn't graduated from the university yet. -
• It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining. -
• Where have I left my phone? -
• I had never seen Joanna laugh before yesterday. -
• I wasn't sleeping when someone broke into my house. -
• They gave Julie a puppy for her birthday. -
• I haven't seen Joe today. -
• By the time Doris got to the office, everyone had already gone. -
• I was having a terrifying dream when the alarm clock rang. -