Using 'Used to' and 'Would' in English

This video lesson explains the differences between 'used to' and 'would' when discussing past actions, habits, and states. It clarifies that 'used to' is used for past actions that no longer occur and past states, while 'would' is used for past actions and habits. The lesson also highlights when these terms can be interchanged and when they cannot, particularly emphasizing that 'would' cannot be used for past states or conditions. The video aims to clear up common confusions and help learners use these terms correctly.

What is the main focus of the lesson?

• Understanding the present tense

• Discussing present continuous tense

• Clarifying the use of 'used to' and 'would' in past contexts

• Learning about future actions

Which phrase indicates a past action that no longer occurs?

• 'Used to'

• 'Is going to'

• 'Will be'

• 'Has been'

What is the correct form of the verb after 'used to'?

• Past participle

• Base form

• Present continuous

• Past simple

Which sentence correctly uses 'used to'?

• I used to playing basketball.

• I used to plays basketball.

• I used to played basketball.

• I used to play basketball.

What does 'would' indicate when talking about the past?

• Future actions

• Present habits

• Past actions or habits

• Conditional actions

Which sentence correctly uses 'would'?

• I would to play football.

• I would plays football.

• I would playing football.

• I would play football.

Can 'used to' and 'would' be interchanged for past actions?

• Yes, but only for past actions and habits

• No, never

• Yes, always

• Yes, but only for future actions

Which form is used in the negative sentence 'We didn’t use to watch TV'?

• Used to

• Use to

• Using to

• Used for

What is the correct negative form of 'used to'?

• Didn’t uses to

• Didn’t used to

• Didn’t use to

• Didn’t using to

Which sentence correctly uses 'would' in a past context?

• I would be an engineer now.

• I would play football when I was young.

• I would to play football now.

• I would playing football now.