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Complete the student's dramatic (and highly suspicious) excuse for being late to class.
I usually _________________________ up on time, but today my alarm clock _________________________ go off. Then, on my way here, a stray cat _________________________ my homework!
I usually wake up on time, but today my alarm clock didn't go off. Then, on my way here, a stray cat stole my homework!
English verbs change their form to show time. Use the present simple ("wake") for daily habits and routines. Use the past simple ("didn't", "stole") for finished events that happened in the past, even if it was just this morning!