USED TO

USED TO

talking about things that were different in the past

STRUCTURE

USED TO + VERB

eg. I USED TO PLAY THE GUITAR WHEN I WAS 12 BUT I DON´T PLAY IT ANY MORE.

NEGATIVE

DID NOT USE TO + VERB

eg. I DIDN´T USE TO HAVE LONG HAIR WHEN I WAS A CHILD.

QUESTION

DID .... USE TO + VERB ?

eg. DID YOU USE TO PLAY WITH LEGO WHEN YOU WERE A CHILD?

USES

WE USE USED TO OR DIDN´T USE TO...TO TALK ABOUT THINGS THAT WERE TRUE IN THE PAST BUT ARE NOT TRUE ANY MORE

TO BE USED TO -ING

BÝT ZVYKLÝ NA NĚCO

I´M USED TO TAKING A SHOWER BEFORE I GO TO BED.

I´M NOT USED TO BRUSHING MY TEETH AFTER EVERY MEAL.

TO GET USED TO - ING

ZVYKNOUT SI NA NĚCO

I WILL GET USED TO GETTING UP SOONER IF YOU WANT.

I DON´T THINK I WILL EVER GET USED TO HAVING LUNCH IN THE CANTEEN.

Multiple Choice

When I started to work here I needed a lot of help, but now I ______

all the work on my own.

• used to do

• get used to doing

• am used to doing

Multiple Choice

He ________

several books a month, but he doesn't have time any more.

• used to read

• was used to reading

• got used to reading

Multiple Choice

We were surprised to see her driving – she _______

when we first met her.

• got used to driving

• didn't use to drive

• was used to driving

Multiple Choice

Don't worry, it's a simple program to use. You ______

it in no time, I'm sure.

• will get used to

• are used to

• used to use

Multiple Choice

When I had to commute to work every day I ________

very early.

• used to get up

• used to getting up

Multiple Choice

I'm afraid I'll never _______

in this place. I simply don't like it and never will.

• used to live

• get used to living

• got used to living

Multiple Choice

Whenever we came to Coventry we always ________

in the Central Hotel. We loved it.

• used to stay

• got used to staying

Multiple Choice

When Pete Smith was the head of our office everything ________

well organized. Now it's total chaos here.

• used to be

• got used to be

• was used to being

Multiple Choice

Mr Lazy was shocked when he joined our busy company because he _______

doing much work everyday.

• wasn't used to

• didn't use to

Multiple Choice

At first the employees didn't like the new open-space office, but in the end they _______ it.

• get used to

• got used to

• are used to