Complete the sentences with the correct tense form of the verbs in brackets.

I (get) up at 7am every morning but this morning I (sleep) for a long time

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  1. getting/sleeping
  2. get / slept
  3. get/sleep
  4. got/ was sleep

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Option 2 : get / slept
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The correct answer is '2' i.e. get/slept .

Key Points

  • The sentence contains two clauses: a habitual action in the first clause and a specific action in the past in the second clause.
  • The verb "get" is in the **present simple tense** because it describes a regular, habitual activity: "I get up at 7am every morning."
  • The verb "sleep" is in the **past simple tense** because it describes a one-time action that occurred in the past: "this morning I slept for a long time."
  • The correct form of the verbs should match these tense requirements.

Correct sentence: I get up at 7am every morning, but this morning I slept for a long time.

Additional Information

  • Present Simple:
    • Structure: Subject + base verb (add 's' or 'es' for 3rd person singular).
    • Example: She gets up at 7am every day.
    • Usage: Describes habitual or regular actions, general truths, or facts.
  • Past Simple:
    • Structure: Subject + past form of the verb.
    • Example: I slept for eight hours last night.
    • Usage: Describes actions that were completed in the past.
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