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Complete the sentence with the correct tense form of the verb in bracket. I (get) up at 7 every morning but this morning I (sleep) for a long time and I (not get) up until 8. - English

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Complete the sentence with the correct tense form of the verb in bracket.

I (get) up at 7 every morning but this morning I (sleep) for a long time and I (not get) up until 8.

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get up at 7 every morning but this morning I slept for a long time and I did not get up until 8.

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Chapter 1.1: Two Gentlemen of Verona - Grammar- Tenses [Page 11]

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Chapter 1.1 Two Gentlemen of Verona
Grammar- Tenses | Q 2 h) | Page 11

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