Simple Past Stories

                                   Simple Past stories

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Yesterday Mrs. Hubbard (have) a very rough day. In the

morning, she (go) to the kitchen and (look) in the cupboard for some food

for her    , but the cupboard was empty. Her poor dog  (stare) up at

her with its hungry eyes, and she (know) she had to do something quickly.

 (hurry) to the grocery store to buy some dog food, but unfortunately the

store was out of her dog's favorite brand, so she had to catch a   downtown.

After she  (buy)the food, she (wait)for a half hour in the rain to get

a . When she finally (get) home, her dog was sound asleep

on the living room sofa.

A poor     accidentally (drop) his axe into the river. He was very upset, as he  (have) no money to buy another axe.Just then a

(appear)in the river holding out a golden axe to him. "I (find) this

axe in the river. Is this yours?"

"That's not mine", replied the .

The then  (hold) out a silver axe . The disowned this

one too.Finally, the held out a wooden .Smiling with happiness, said, "That's mine. Thank you very much."

The (be) very happy seeing his honesty and said, "Such honesty

deserves a reward." She (give) the poor man all the three axes and

(disappear).

                                       The End