For each of the following sentences, choose the correct past-
For help with this exercise, see chapter 25 of Real Essays 5e.
Example
When I was growing up, I (to eat) differently than I do now.
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My mother (to make) fried chicken with mashed potatoes and gravy every Saturday.
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We never (to think) about cholesterol or calories.
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Then, ten years ago, my older brother John (to have) a heart attack.
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His wife (to take) him to the hospital immediately, and luckily the doctors were able to save his life.
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The surgeon (to say) that if John had arrived at the hospital five minutes later than he did, he probably wouldn’t be alive today.
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After his close brush with death, John (to know) that he had to lose weight and change his diet dramatically.
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He (to lose) eighty pounds in seven months, bringing him to a healthy weight.
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He (to tell) me that I should begin to eat a healthier diet and lose weight, too.
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I (to quit) eating a lot of the foods I was used to, but I have found many new favorites.
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