I N S P I R AT I O N 3

Worksheet 11
GARCÍA SÁNCHEZ GUSTAVO
Used to + infinitive
1 Complete the sentences with these words. 4 didn't used to like Mary, but he
John _______________
doesn’t now.
didn’t use to used to use to
a) used to b) use to c) didn’t use to
1 used to throw away?
What did you _______ 5 used to
People _______________ produce as much
2 We didn't
_______
used to throw things away. ✘ rubbish as we do nowadays.
3 use to keep things we might want
We _______ a) used to b) use to c) didn’t use to
later. ✔ 6 use to
Did you _______________ collect anything
when you were young?
2 Choose the correct words to complete each a) used to b) use to c) didn’t use to
sentence.
200 years ago … 4 Complete these sentences with used to or
1 … people used to / didn’t use to make their didn’t use to.
own clothes. didn't used to play the guitar, but I do
1 I _______________
2 … people used to / didn’t use to have now.
mobile phones. 2 used to
I _______________ ride a bike, but I don’t any
3 … people used to / didn’t use to read books. more.
4 … people used to / didn’t use to watch TV. 3 used to
I _______________ collect stamps, but I don’t
5 … people used to / didn’t use to drive cars. any more.
6 … people used to / didn’t use to walk 4 didn't used to enjoy getting up early, but I
I _______________
everywhere. do now.
5 didn't used to be worried about the
I _______________
3 Choose the correct words to complete each environment, but I am now.
sentence.
6 used to
I _______________ be afraid of flying, but I’m
1 use to mend their
Why did people _______________
not anymore.
clothes? didn't used to know how to use a
7 I _______________
a) used to b) use to c) didn’t use to
computer, but I do now.
2 I didn't used to like watching football, but
_______________
now I do.
a) used to b) use to c) didn’t use to
3 used to
What did you _______________ like doing
when you were young?
a) used to b) use to c) didn’t use to

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