Past Habits (Used to / Would)
Authored by Mónica Martínez
World Languages
10th Grade - University
Used 22+ times
AI Actions
Add similar questions
Adjust reading levels
Convert to real-world scenario
Translate activity
More...
Content View
Student View
10 questions
Show all answers
1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When I was a child I ____ like peanuts.
didn't use to
wouldn't
both are correct
Answer explanation
➪ We can use used to + infinitive (NOT would) to talk about situations or states which were true in the past.
➪ We can only use would to talk about repeated actions in the past.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the morning he _______ sit on the front porch and read.
used to
would
both are possible
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which sentence is NOT correct?
I would go shopping with her every Friday.
I would have very blond hair.
She would call me after class to chat.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
I _______ wear glasses when I was at university.
didn't use to
wouldn't
both are correct
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
When the weather was bad, I _______ stay home and read comic books.
used to
would
both are possible
Answer explanation
➪ This is a past repeated action, so both would and used to can be used.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many friends _______ have?
did you use to
would you
both are possible
Answer explanation
➪ This is a past state, not a past repeated action. Only used to can be used.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
7Which sentence is NOT correct?
I didn't use to like cheese when I was younger.
I didn't use to walk home after school.
As a child, I would hate having to get up early.
Answer explanation
➪ Hate, love, etc. are past states, not a past repeated action. Only used to can be used.
Access all questions and much more by creating a free account
Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
Continue with Google
Continue with Email
Continue with Microsoft
or continue with
%20(1).png)
Apple
Others
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Already have an account?
