B1: Past Habits and States Quiz

Which sentence correctly uses "used to"?

• I used to go to the gym every day.

• I use to go to the gym every day.

• I using to go to the gym every day.

• I use to went to the gym every day.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is "I used to go to the gym every day." because "used to" indicates a past habit. The other options misuse the phrase or have incorrect verb forms.

What does "used to" express?

• A current habit

• A past habit or state

• A future plan

• A preference

Answer explanation

"Used to" expresses a past habit or state, indicating something that was true or regularly done in the past but is no longer the case. Therefore, the correct choice is "A past habit or state."

Which of the following sentences is correct?

• She used to like coffee, but now she prefers tea.

• She use to like coffee, but now she prefers tea.

• She using to like coffee, but now she prefers tea.

• She used to liking coffee, but now she prefers tea.

Answer explanation

The correct sentence is 'She used to like coffee, but now she prefers tea.' It uses the correct form 'used to' followed by the base verb 'like'. The other options contain grammatical errors.

Choose the correct option to complete the sentence: "They ____ play football every Saturday."

• used to

• use to

• using to

• are used to

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'used to' because it indicates a past habit or routine. The phrase 'They used to play football every Saturday' means they regularly played football in the past but may not do so now.

What is the negative form of "used to"?

• Used not to

• Did not use to

• Use not to

• Did not used to

Answer explanation

The correct negative form of 'used to' is 'did not use to'. 'Used not to' and 'did not used to' are incorrect constructions, while 'use not to' is not standard English.

Which of the following sentences shows a past state?

• I used to be shy when I was younger.

• I use to be shy when I am younger.

• I using to be shy when I was younger.

• I used to being shy when I was younger.

Answer explanation

The correct choice, 'I used to be shy when I was younger,' indicates a past state using the phrase 'used to,' which signifies a habit or condition that existed in the past but no longer does.

Complete the sentence: "We ____ have a dog when I was a child."

• used to

• use to

• using to

• are used to

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'used to' because it indicates a past habit or state. The sentence refers to having a dog in childhood, which aligns with the structure 'used to' for past situations.

Choose the correct usage of "used to":

• He used to go to school by bike.

• He using to go to school by bike.

• He use to went to school by bike.

• He used to goes to school by bike.

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'He used to go to school by bike.' This phrase indicates a past habit. The other options use incorrect verb forms or tenses, making them grammatically incorrect.

What does the following sentence mean? "I didn't use to like spinach."

• I like spinach now.

• I used to like spinach.

• I never liked spinach in the past.

• I currently dislike spinach.

Answer explanation

The sentence "I didn't use to like spinach" indicates that in the past, the speaker did not like spinach at all. Therefore, the correct interpretation is that they never liked spinach in the past.

Choose the correct sentence: "My grandmother ____ tell me stories."

• used to

• use to

• using to

• are used to

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'used to' because it indicates a past habit or repeated action. 'Use to' is incorrect in this context, while 'using to' and 'are used to' do not fit grammatically.