E. Use the past continuous to write excuses using the information in brackets.

Excuses using Past Continuous:

1. Why didn't you send the letter? (look for a stamp)

I didn't send the letter because I was looking for a stamp.

2. Why didn't you sleep last night? (watch TV)

I didn't sleep last night because I was watching TV.

3. Why didn't you clean your room? (walk the dog)

I didn't clean my room because I was walking the dog.

4. Why didn't you come to the game? (work late last night)

I didn't come to the game because I was working late last night.

5. Why didn't you make dinner? (buy bread and milk)

I didn't make dinner because I was buying bread and milk.

6. Why didn't you do your English homework? (study for a history test)

I didn't do my English homework because I was studying for a history test.