Question

—Haven't I told you that you should be home earlier?
—Yes, but I______home earlier than I usually do

1. A.
   was coming
2. B.
   will come
3. C.
   came
4. D.
   had come
   

Answer 1

C
根据语境可判断出 come 为说话前发生的动作，故用一般过去时。