Understanding 'Used to' in English

What does 'used to' mean in a sentence?

• It refers to a temporary situation.

• It indicates a future possibility.

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

• It describes a current ongoing action.

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

• Do you use to [verb]?

• Did you used to [verb]?

• Have you used to [verb]?

• Did you use to [verb]?

Can you give an example of 'used to' in a negative sentence?

• I never used to eat vegetables.

• I do not use to enjoy running.

• I did not use to like broccoli.

• I did not used to like broccoli.

What is the past form of 'use' when talking about habits?

• useed

• useded

• useing

• used

How would you ask someone if they used to play a sport?

• Did you ever play sports?

• Have you played any sports before?

• Did you play sports in high school?

• Did you used to play any sports?

Can 'used to' be used for future actions? Why or why not?

• 'Used to' is often used for future predictions.

• 'Used to' can describe future plans or intentions.

• No, 'used to' cannot be used for future actions.

• Yes, 'used to' can indicate future habits.

What is an example of 'used to' in a positive sentence?

• I used to watch movies on weekends.

• I used to go to the gym occasionally.

• I used to play soccer every weekend.

• I used to eat pizza every day.

What is the structure of a sentence using 'used to'?

• Subject + used to + verbing

• Used to + subject + base form of the verb

• Subject + used to + base form of the verb

• Subject + used to + past form of the verb

Can you use 'used to' with all subjects? Give an example.

• 'Used to' can only be used with past subjects.

• Yes, 'used to' can be used with all subjects.

• You can only use 'used to' with first-person subjects.

• 'Used to' is not applicable in negative sentences.

How would you explain 'used to' to a friend?

• 'Used to' is a term for ongoing actions.

• 'Used to' describes current habits.

• 'Used to' refers to past habits or states that are no longer true.

• 'Used to' indicates a future intention.