Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• My husband was always talking about his friends from college. -
• Frank was making pizza while Ale was cooking salad. -
• I was cooking when Josh called. -
• By the time I met Mia again, she had already found a new boyfriend. -
• It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining. -
• Mary announced that she had found a new job. -
• Why has Mike gone already? -
• I was wondering if you could help me with the project. -
• Have you ever seen Paul cry? -
• My uncle was always telling us stories about our parents. -
• I was dancing when Matthew walked in. -
• Did Barry come to your party last week? -
• Tailor has never heard of this book. -
• I didn't call you yesterday because I was busy. -
• I had never seen Joanna laugh before yesterday. -
• What time did Sarah leave on Tuesday? -
• I have written three essays already. -
• They gave Julie a puppy for her birthday. -
• I didn't go anywhere because it was raining. -
• My mother has just bought a new car! -