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Default Re: past progressive/ simple past

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I've got a question concerning the use of simple past and past progressive. Which time do you have to use in the following sentences:
DAVID WAS TIRED WHEN HE ARRIVED HOME THAT EVENING. IT (to be) ______A LONG DAY FOR HIM. HEAVY TRAFFIC ON THE M25 (to make) _________ THE JOURNEY SEEM LONGER THAN EVER.
Thank a lot conny
I agree with Rewboss. Past perfect is the best choice for both: had been, had made.
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