Grammar

Used to, be used to, get used to

Rules Example Sentences

1. Use "used to" for something a. I used to be able to run for 5
that happened regularly in the hours without resting, but I got
past but no longer happens (used really sick. I can't even run for
to + simple verb) 15 minutes now without taking a
break for 20 minutes or more.
b. I used to skip breakfast but
now I can't leave home without
it.
2. Use "used to" for something a. There used to be a mall here
that was true but no longer is. but the earthquake in 2012
destroyed it.
b. I used to like him but now I
don't.
3. Use "be used to" to talk about a. My friends and I are used to
things which feel normal for us seeing one another on weekends.
or things that we are b. He is used to waking up at 4AM
accustomed to (used to + verb- every day.
ing)
4. Use "get used to" to show that a. My new job is difficult, but
something is in the process of I'm sure I'll get used to it.
becoming normal b. She's new in the city but in
time, she'll get used to the heavy
traffic and long commute.
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Grammar Quiz: Complete the following sentences with

"used to"/"get used to" and the correct form of the
verb.

1. My brother __________ (be lazy) but now he's really

hardworking.

2. When I was in college, I __________ (go) to the library

5 times a week.

3. She's crying because she's __________ (playing) with

her favorite doll, but now it's missing.

4. This boy is not __________ (interact) with animals so

he's a bit scared of your big dog.

5. I think I can __________ this quiet neighborhood. It's

not bad at all.

6. My boss is __________ (do) a lot of exercise so this

short walk is a piece of cake for him.

7. My boss __________ (exercise) a lot but he stopped 2

years ago, so I don't know if he can finish this marathon.
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8. I've been here for only three months, but I think with
more time, I'll __________ to the heat.

9. This __________ (be) a mall but now it's a museum.

10. She's really __________ (study) late every night so

don't worry if she wakes up kind of late every morning.

Write sentences for each of the following "used to"

forms:

1. used to + simple verb

2. used to + simple verb

3. used to + simple verb

4. used to + simple verb

5. used to + verb-ing

6. used to + verb-ing

7. used to + verb-ing

8. used to + verb-ing

9. get used to

10. get used to

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Discussion Questions:

1. What are you used to doing every morning before going

to work/school?

2. Who used to be your hero when you were young? Who's

your hero now?

3. As an employee in your company/student in your school,

what are the things that you're used to doing?

4. Name 5 things you used to do 5 years ago.

5.Do you think the past was better than the present?
Discuss.