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Reduction of used toWhen we speak quickly, used to is sometimes pronounced

/’jus·t /
You will hear each sentence twice. Listen to the full form and the reduced form
of used to. Listen again and repeat the sentences.

1. The Sami people used to follow their herds of reindeer.

2. They used to sleep in tents.

3. They used to make the tents from reindeer skins.

4. Did the Sami use to raise sheep?

5. No, they didn’t use to raise sheep, only reindeer.

G Complete the sentences with your own information. Then, share your ideas
in pairs. Use the reduced form /'jus·tә/.

1. When I was younger, I used to sleep a lot


2. . As a child, I used to want money for .buy candies
3. In my country, people used to to have a lot of fun
4. . Before I was born, my grandparents used to .escam mom
5. . As children, my parents used to dance
You must check in before
boarding the plane
I must arrive early

I must not carry dangerous


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I can´t board drunk

I have to respect people

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