Understanding 'Used to' and Gerunds

This video tutorial by Andrew from Crown Academy of English explains the structure 'to be used to'. It covers the meaning, form, and tense of 'used to', including how to use gerunds as noun phrases. The tutorial also discusses the negative form of 'used to' and warns about confusing it with similar structures that describe past habits. The lesson includes examples and encourages viewers to watch additional videos for further understanding.

What is the main focus of today's lesson?

• The verb 'to be'

• The use of gerunds

• The structure 'to be used to'

• The structure 'used to'

What does 'to be used to' imply?

• Being accustomed to something

• Avoiding something

• Trying something new

• Being unfamiliar with something

Which part of the structure changes when altering the tense?

• The entire sentence

• The word 'used'

• The verb 'to be'

• The noun phrase

What is a gerund?

• An adjective

• A noun acting as a verb

• A pronoun

• A verb acting as a noun

Which of the following is an example of a gerund?

• To run

• Running

• Ran

• Runs

What does the negative form of 'to be used to' indicate?

• A future plan

• Familiarity with something

• Unfamiliarity with something

• A past habit

Why might Jane fall when wearing stilettos?

• They are comfortable

• She dislikes them

• She is used to wearing them

• She is not used to wearing them

What is the difference between 'used to' and 'to be used to'?

• Neither is used in English

• 'To be used to' describes a past habit

• Both have the same meaning

• 'Used to' describes a past habit