Usage Examples Tenses with Past meaning

• Mary announced that she had found a new job. -
• I sold my house two months ago. -
• We did not have time to visit Louvre. -
• My uncle was always telling us stories about our parents. -
• Alexia has lost her purse and now has no money. -
• I was dancing when Matthew walked in. -
• I have written three essays already. -
• My parents came to visit me last September. -
• It was a beautiful day, the sun was shining. -
• Where did you go shopping yesterday? -
• Harold had known about their divorce for a while before everyone found out. -
• They gave Julie a puppy for her birthday. -
• Lana has drunk four cups of coffee today! -
• Did Barry come to your party last week? -
• I was having a terrifying dream when the alarm clock rang. -
• Where have I left my phone? -
• I didn't call you yesterday because I was busy. -
• Emily went to China last year. -
• Tailor has never heard of this book. -
• I was cooking when Josh called. -