Why used 'dreamed' instead of 'have dreamed'

Davik · Mon Apr 10, 2006 11:11 am *Why used 'dreamed' instead of 'have dreamed'*

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #83 "Past Participle Sentences", question 6

Last night, I ......... I was calling the police and really did it.

(a) dream
(b) dreaming
(c) dreamed
(d) have dreamed

English Grammar Tests, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #83 "Past Participle Sentences", answer 6

Last night, I dreamed I was calling the police and really did it.

Correct answer: (c) dreamed

Your answer was: incorrect
Last night, I have dreamed I was calling the police and really did it.
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Could you please explain why used "dreamed" instead of "have dreamed"

Davik

Alan · Mon Apr 10, 2006 12:12 pm *Tense*

Hi,

You asked:

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