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simple past vs past progressive




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Complete the paragraph using the correct form of the verb in parentheses in either the past simple or past continuous.


            This morning (to be) terrible!  I(to wake up) late and I  (to rush) to get to school on time when I

(to remember) that I (to forget) my homework at Mike’s house last night.  We (to study) together when my mom   (to call) and  (to tell) me to come home for dinner.  Then, while I  (to brush) my teeth, I

 (to realize) that I had a test in English that I didn’t study for!  I

(to be) so upset that I    (to get) toothpaste on my shirt and had to change my clothes!  I(to miss) the bus and had to walk to school.  It     (to be) awful!