Grade 7 Used to / Didn't use to

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What does 'used to' mean?

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It refers to a past habit or state that is no longer true or relevant.

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What does 'didn't use to' mean?

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It indicates that something was not a habit or state in the past.

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Give an example of 'used to' in a sentence.

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I used to ride my bike to school every day.

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Give an example of 'didn't use to' in a sentence.

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She didn't use to like vegetables, but now she eats them every day.

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How do you form a negative sentence with 'used to'?

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You use 'didn't use to' followed by the base form of the verb.

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How do you form a question with 'used to'?

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You invert the subject and 'used to', e.g., 'Did you use to play soccer?'

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What is the difference between 'used to' and 'be used to'?

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'Used to' refers to past habits, while 'be used to' means being familiar with something.

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Can 'used to' be used for future situations?

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No, 'used to' only refers to past situations.

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What is an example of a change in habit using 'used to'?

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He used to smoke, but now he doesn't.

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What is an example of a change in state using 'didn't use to'?

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They didn't use to have a pet, but now they have a dog.