Understanding 'Used to' and 'Would'

This video tutorial by Paul covers the differences between 'used to' and 'would' in English grammar. It explains how 'used to' is used for past states or habits that are no longer true, while 'would' is used for past habits with a sense of nostalgia. The tutorial provides examples, pronunciation tips, and guidance on when to use each form. It also offers advice for students preparing for Cambridge exams, emphasizing the importance of context in choosing between 'used to' and 'would'.

What is the main topic of the video?

• The use of future tense

• The difference between 'can' and 'could'

• The use of present perfect tense

• The difference between 'used to' and 'would'

Which sentence is an example of an affirmative sentence using 'used to'?

• Did you used to play football?

• I never used to play football.

• I used to play football.

• I didn't used to play football.

Which form is more commonly used in English?

• 'sometimes used to'

• 'always used to'

• 'didn't used to'

• 'never used to'

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

• Are you used to?

• Do you used to?

• Did you used to?

• Have you used to?

What is the pronunciation difference between 'use' and 'used to'?

• 'use' sounds like 'z' and 'used to' sounds like 's'

• 'use' sounds like 's' and 'used to' sounds like 'z'

• Both sound like 's'

• Both sound like 'z'

What is 'used to' used for?

• Future plans

• Continuous actions

• Present habits

• Past states or habits

What is a bare infinitive?

• An infinitive with 'to'

• A gerund

• An infinitive without 'to'

• A past participle

Which sentence shows a past habit using 'would'?

• I would own a house.

• I would be a teacher.

• I would go to the park every day.

• I would have a car.

What feeling does 'would' often convey when talking about the past?

• Happiness

• Confusion

• Nostalgia

• Regret

Which sentence is incorrect?

• I used to have a dog.

• I would have a dog when I was young.

• I used to own a car.

• I would go to the park every weekend.