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Used to and Would

Total questions: 58

Worksheet time: 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

I ___ have an electronic pet called Tamagochi.

a)

would

b)

used to

c)

nothing

2.

I ___ love it a lot.

a)

would

b)

used to

c)

nothing

3.

I ___ feed it every morning.

a)

would

b)

used to

c)

nothing

4.

I ___ sing it to sleep at night.

a)

would

b)

used to

c)

nothing

5.

I ___ think it was my best friend.

a)

would

b)

used to

c)

nothing

6.

I ___ take it everywhere I went.

a)

would

b)

used to

c)

nothing

7.

I ___ want nothing else.

a)

would

b)

used to

c)

nothing

8.

I ___ play with it for hours.

a)

would

b)

used to

c)

nothing

9.

During our vacations we ___ play outside until it was dark.

a)

would

b)

used to

c)

nothing

10.

My dad ___ whistle while he was working.

a)

would

b)

used to

c)

nothing

11.

The dog ___ follow her everywhere.

a)

would

b)

used to

c)

nothing

12.

She ___ have green hair.

a)

would

b)

used to

c)

nothing

13.

They ___ arrive at the end of June and stay until September.

a)

would

b)

used to

c)

nothing

14.

I ___ have a horse, but I sold it.

a)

would

b)

used to

c)

nothing

15.

Which sentence is NOT correct?

a)

My grandmother would have long, fair hair.

b)

We would go swimming every Friday.

c)

We would go to the zoo every summer.

16.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

I didn’t used to like cabbage.

b)

I didn’t use to like cabbage.

c)

I never use to like cabbage.

17.

My granddad _______ us stories about his life as a policeman.

a)

use to tell

b)

used to tell

c)

was used to tell

18.

My mum _____ my hair in the kitchen.

a)

would to cut

b)

would use to cut

c)

would cut

19.

I didn’t use to smoke.

a)

I smoke now, but I didn’t in the past.

b)

I smoked in the past but now I don’t.

c)

I smoke now and I also smoked in the past.

20.

Which word(s) CANNOT go in the space?

We ___ go to the park and play football.

a)

were used to

b)

would

c)

used to

21.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

I never used to like cheese, but I love it now.

b)

I used never to like cheese, but I love it now.

c)

I used to never like cheese, but I love it now.

22.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

Often my brother and I would fight.

b)

My brother and I would often fight.

c)

My brother and I often would fight.

23.

Which sentence is correct?

a)

My brother would be very short when he was younger.

b)

I would often play by myself when I was younger.

c)

There would be a post office on this street, but it’s not there now.

24.

Which sentence means: ‘I am familiar with / I am accustomed to working alone’? (Different from used to for repeated action in the past)

a)

I used to work alone.

b)

I am used to work alone.

c)

I am used to working alone.

25.

Select the best option.

a)

I used play soccer when I was a child.

b)

I would to play soccer when I was a child.

c)

I played soccer last week.

d)

I used to play soccer last week.

26.

Select the best option.

a)

Before TVs were common, my grandparents would listen to the radio.

b)

Before TVs were common, my grandparents used to be listening to the radio.

c)

Before TVs were common, my grandparents had listened to the radio.

d)

Before TVs were common, my grandparents will listen to the radio.

27.

Select the best option.

a)

My uncle used to sell CDs but now everyone downloads music online.

b)

My uncle used to sold CDs but now everyone downloads music online.

c)

My uncle was sell CDs but now everyone downloads music online.

d)

My uncle would to sell CDs online but now everyone downloads music online.

28.

Select the best option.

a)

I use to use an alarm clock but now I use the alarm on my phone.

b)

I used to use an alarm clock but now I use the alarm on my phone.

c)

I used to used an alarm clock but now I use the alarm on my phone.

d)

I use to used an alarm clock but now I use the alarm on my phone.

29.

Select the best option.

a)

Last Tuesday I would go to the cinema.

b)

When I lived near the mall I would go to the cinema.

c)

This week I would go to the cinema.

d)

When it was my 16th birthday I would go to the cinema.

30.

Select the best option.

a)

I used to met my friend for coffee.

b)

I would met my friend for coffee when we lived in the same neighborhood.

c)

Last week I met my friend for coffee.

d)

I would meet my friend for coffee this morning.

31.

Select the best option.

a)

I used to running before I broke my leg.

b)

I used to be running before I broke my leg.

c)

I used running before I broke my leg.

d)

I used to go running before I broke my leg.

32.

Select the best option.

a)

The students were going to the library when the accident happened.

b)

The students used to go to the library when the accident happened.

c)

The students use to go to the library when the accident happened.

d)

The students would going to the library when the accident happened.

33.

Select the best option.

a)

I use to forget my homework when I was at high school.

b)

I used to forgot my homework when I was at high school.

c)

I would always forget my homework when I was at high school.

d)

I would forgot my homework when I was at high school.

34.

Select the best option.

a)

I used to read twice but now I don't have time.

b)

I would to read in the past but now I don't have time.

c)

I read a lot in the past but now I read.

d)

I used to read every day but now I don't have time.

35.

Select the best option.

a)

Did you used to go to my university?

b)

Would you go to my university in 2001?

c)

Would you went to my university in 2001?

d)

Did you use to go to my university?

36.

Select the best option.

a)

Last Christmas I ate too much chocolate.

b)

Last Christmas I used to eat too much chocolate.

c)

Last Christmas I would eat too much chocolate.

d)

Last Christmas I have eaten too much chocolate.

37.

For years, they ________ go on holiday to the Rockies, but then it became very fashionable and expensive.

a)

used to

b)

wouldn't

c)

would

d)

usen't

38.

When I was five, I ____________ be able to do amazing yoga. Now I can't even touch my toes.

a)

wouldn't

b)

would

c)

was

d)

used to

39.

There never ___________ be a coffee shop here.

a)

used

b)

would

c)

used to

d)

would to

40.

I didn’t use to smoke.

a)

I smoke now, but I didn’t in the past.

b)

I smoked in the past but now I don’t.

c)

I smoke now and I also smoked in the past.

41.

Your mother________have a Yorkshire Terrier when she was a young girl, didn't she?

a)

used to

b)

would

c)

wouldn't

d)

used to not

42.
She ... love playing badminton before she hurt her shoulder.
a)
would always
b)
used to
c)
both are correct
43.

I'm not used to ____ up this early.

a)

get

b)

getting

c)

gets

44.

I used to ____ a lot.

a)

read

b)

reading

c)

reads

45.

I like it now, but I ____.

a)

didn't use to

b)

didn't used to

c)

didn't using to

46.

When I started to work here I needed a lot of help, but now I _____________________ all the work on my own.

a)

get used to doing

b)

used to do

c)

am used to doing

47.

He __________ several books a month, but he doesn't have time any more.

a)

got used to reading

b)

used to read

c)

was used to reading

48.

We were surprised to see her driving – she ________________

when we first met her.

a)

didn't use to drive

b)

got used to driving

c)

was used to driving

49.

I'm not used to ____ so much tea.

a)

drinking

b)

drank

c)

drink

50.

Don't worry, it's a simple program to use. You ______________ it in no time, I'm sure.

a)

used to use

b)

are used to

c)

will get used to

51.

When I had to commute to work every day I


very early.

a)

used to get up

b)

used to getting up

c)

didn't used to get up

52.

Mr Lazy was shocked when he joined our busy company because he _______________ doing much work everyday.

a)

didn't use to

b)

wasn't used to

c)

used to

53.

I used to ____ hard when I was a student.

a)

work

b)

worked

c)

working

54.

I haven't studied for ages and I'm finding it hard to get used to _____ every day.

a)

studied

b)

study

c)

studying

55.

I didn't use to ____ it, but I do now.

a)

like

b)

liking

c)

liked

56.

Complete thye sentence: When I was a child __________ like carrot

a)

I didn't used to

b)

I wouldn't

c)

both are correct

57.

Complete the sentence: In the morning _____________ sit on the front porch and read

a)

I used to

b)

both are correct

c)

I would

58.

Which sentence is not correct?

a)

I wopuld go shopping with her every friday

b)

I would have very long hair

c)

She would call me after class to chat