USeD tO

AffirmAtive examples
People used to have a water hand pump at home.
People used to drive carriages.
People used to use lanterns instead of light bulbs.
students used to write on personal chalkboards.
People used to wear conservative swimsuits.

neGAtive

When we use used to in negative sentences, we use did not or didn’t

and use to (without the final -d).
examples

People didn’t use to have an electric water pump at home.

People didn’t use to drive cars.
People didn’t use to use light bulbs.
students didn’t use to write on notebooks.
People didn’t use to wear bikinis.

Afirmaciones
When she was young, she used to have long hair, but now she has short hair.
There used to be a cinema here, but now there’s a restaurant.
He used to be a teacher, but now he’s retired.
Anna used to travel a lot, but now she prefers staying home.
They used to go out a lot at weekends, but now that they have children they
usually stay in.
I used to see Peter every day, but now I only see him once a year.
I used to live in a house, but now I live in a flat.
I used to read more books, but now I usually watch films.
He used to do sport, but now he just watches sport on TV.
They used to be young, but now they’re old.

Negaciones con didn’t use to 

He didn’t use to like football, but now he loves it.
He didn’t use to ride a motorbike until he bought one last year.
They didn’t use to like each other, but now they’re married.
My boss didn’t use to be so irritating, but now I can’t stand him.
Paul didn’t use to have flatmates, but now he has two.

Preguntas: Did you use to…?

Did you use to live in London?
Did she use to work with Sandra?
Did you use to eat hamburgers every day?
What did you use to do at Christmas when you were a child?
Did Peter use to have a car?