Used to

Past habits and states with used to, didn't use to and did you use to (childhood, friends, family)

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1. 1
   Multiple choice

   When I was a child, I play in the garden every day.

   use toused toam used towas usedWe use 'used to' + infinitive for past habits that are not true now.
2. 2
   Multiple choice

   Did you have long hair?

   used tousing touse touses toIn questions with 'did' we write 'use to' without -d.
3. 3
   Multiple choice

   My grandparents live in the countryside, but now they live in the city.

   used touse towere used toare used to'Used to' also describes past states, like where someone lived.
4. 4
   Multiple choice

   Which sentence is correct?

   I didn't used to like vegetables.I not used to like vegetables.I used not like vegetables.I didn't use to like vegetables.In negatives with 'didn't' we write 'use to' without -d.
5. 5
   Fill the gap

   We to be best friends, but we don't talk any more.

   useusedusingusesIn affirmative sentences the form is 'used to'.
6. 6
   Fill the gap

   My dad to smoke, but he stopped ten years ago.

   Answer: used'Used to' shows that a past habit has stopped.
7. 7
   Fill the gap

   I didn't to enjoy school, but I love learning now.

   Answer: useAfter 'didn't' we use the base form 'use to'.
8. 8
   Fill the gap

   your parents use to read you stories at bedtime?

   DoWereDidUsedQuestions with 'use to' are made with 'did'.
9. 9
   Fill the gap

   She used to (go) to the same school as her husband.

   Answer: go'Used to' is followed by the infinitive without 'to'.
10. 10
    True / false

    This sentence is correct: 'I used to going to the park with my sister.'

    Answer: False'Used to' is followed by the infinitive: 'I used to go.'
11. 11
    Discussion question

    What did you use to do in your free time when you were ten?

    Sample answer: I used to ride my bike with my cousins and we used to build huts in the forest. I didn't use to watch much TV.
12. 12
    Discussion question

    Think of an old friend. What did you use to do together, and are you still in touch?

    Sample answer: My old friend Anna and I used to walk to school together and share our lunch. We don't see each other often now, but we still chat online.