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Used to & would

Total questions: 130

Worksheet time: 1hrs 21mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

When I was a child I ____________ walk to school every morning.

a)

used to

b)

would

c)

Both are correct

2.

I _____________ like garlic in my food, but I love it now.

a)

wouldn't

b)

didn’t use to

c)

Both are correct

3.

They ___________ believe in ghosts

a)

didn´t use to

b)

wouldn't

c)

Both are correct

4.

He _____________ play basketball when he lived in New York

a)

would

b)

used to

c)

Both are correct

5.

She ... good at Maths when she was little.

a)

used to be

b)

would be

c)

Both are correct

6.

Connie was my best friend - we ... for hours every day.

a)

used to talk

b)

would talk

c)

Both are correct

7.

Our teacher, Mr. Williams, was very strict. He ... let us to speak at all during lessons.

a)

didn't used to

b)

wouldn't

c)

Both are correct

8.

We ... a dog but he died about five years ago.

a)

used to have

b)

would have

c)

Both are correct

9.

I ... like jazz, but now it's my favourite type of music.

a)

didn't use to

b)

wouldln't

c)

Both are correct

10.

Where did you ... on holiday when you were a child?

a)

use to go

b)

would go

c)

Both are correct

11.

We ... be close friends in elementary school.

a)

used to

b)

would

c)

Both are correct

12.

When I was in kindy, I ... love playing barbie doll.

a)

used to

b)

would

c)

Both are correct

13.

My family ...... visit my grandma's house every Christmas when I was a kid.

a)

used to

b)

would

c)

Both are correct

14.

When I was a child I _____ like broccoli.

a)

didn't use to

b)

wouldn't

15.

In the morning my dad ____ drink his coffee and read the newspaper.

a)

used to

b)

use to

c)

would

d)

didn't use to

16.

Which sentence is not correct:

a)

Eli would call me after class to chat.

b)

She would have very long hair.

c)

I would go shopping with my mom every Saturday.

17.

When I was in highschool, I _____ wear glasses.

a)

wouldn't

b)

didn't use to

c)

both are correct

18.

Choose the correct answer:

a)

I didn't use to like spinach.

b)

I didnt use to like spinach

c)

I did not liked spinach.

d)

I didn't used to like spinach.

19.

My aunt _____ my hair in the kitchen.

a)

would use to cut

b)

would cut

c)

would to cut

20.

What does the following sentence mean?

"I didn't use to smoke."

a)

I smoke now and I also smoked in the past.

b)

I smoked in the past, but now I don't.

c)

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

21.

Choose the correct sentence:

a)

There used to be a park here.

b)

There would be a park here.

22.

When the weather was bad, I _______ stay home and read comic books.

a)

used to

b)

would

c)

both are possible

23.

When they were children, ____ the dinner?

a)

would they cook ever

b)

would they ever cook

c)

would ever they cook

d)

they would ever cook

24.

True or False:

Used to or would can always be used instead of the simple past.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Fill in the blanks:

My family _____ go to the movies every Saturday.

a)

used to

b)

would

c)

Both are correct

26.

I've been in on this trip for a week and I______ still not used to the time zone change.

a)

used to

b)

've still not gotten used to

c)

would

27.

We _______ be best friends in middle school.

a)

used to

b)

would

c)

Both are correct

28.

We can use "would" or "used to" to talk about past actions that still happen?

a)

True

b)

False

29.

I ___ be smart when I was in high school.

a)

used to

b)

got used to being

c)

was used to being

d)

was

30.

They (a)   next door, but they moved last year. (live)

31.

My friends and I ______ hang out at the mall once a week.

a)

would

b)

would have

c)

could

d)

used to

32.

What can be said about this picture from 10 years ago:

a)

She used to help her kid with her homework.

b)

She helps her kid with her homework.

c)

She helped her kid with her homework.

d)

She use to help her kid with her homework.

33.

He _______ play videogames everyday after school.

a)

would

b)

used to

c)

Both are correct

34.

I'm not feeling well. I'm not ________ so late.

a)

stay up

b)

staying up

c)

used to staying up

d)

stayed up

35.

When I was studying abroad, my parents ______ me every night.

a)

used to call

b)

would call

c)

called

36.

I ___ living in Monterrey. I've lived here for 5 years.

a)

am used to

b)

used to

c)

get used to

d)

would be

e)

was

37.

Fill in the blanks:

A: Didn't you go fishing?

7. No, we (a)   (go) camping.

38.

Fill in the blank:

A: I (a)   drink 4 cups of coffee a day.

39.

How would you rewrite the following sentence utilizing past simple?

"He used to cook desserts."

(a)  

40.

During my free time, I ___ spend at least two hours in the gym.

a)

would

b)

used to

c)

Both are correct.

41.

Which of the following options would best fit in the blank?:

Plane flights _____ be this expensive, might have to go by bus.

a)

didn't use to

b)

used to

42.

A : I _____ passed, if it weren't for that exam.

a)

would have

b)

could have

c)

was

d)

used to

43.

I _____ speak English when I was younger, but now i do, thanks to some English courses.

a)

didn't use to

b)

didn't used to

c)

would not

d)

used to

e)

would

44.

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.

45.

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.

46.

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

a)

use to tell

b)

used to tell

c)

was used to tell

47.

My mum _____ my hair in the kitchen.

a)

would to cut

b)

would use to cut

c)

would cut

48.

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.

49.
I used to ______ (swim) a lot when I was younger.
a)
swims
b)
swimming
c)
swim
d)
swam
50.
Did you _________ _______ (go) to play football?
a)
used to go
b)
use to going
c)
use to gone
d)
use to go
51.

You used to live next door to me. Means?

a)

You live there now.

b)

You do not live there anymore.

52.

I ________ (not/use/enjoy) studying, but I do now.

a)

didn't use to enjoy

b)

didn't used to enjoy

c)

didn't use to enjoyed

53.

I ___ have an electronic pet called Tamagochi.

a)

would

b)

used to

c)

nothing

54.

She ___ have green hair.

a)

would

b)

used to

c)

X

55.

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.

56.

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.

57.

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

a)

use to tell

b)

used to tell

c)

was used to tell

58.

My mum _____ my hair in the kitchen.

a)

would to cut

b)

would use to cut

c)

would cut

59.

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.

60.

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

61.

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.

62.

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.

63.

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.

64.

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.

65.

When I was a child, we _______________ in London.

a)

would live

b)

used to live

c)

Either one is possible.

66.

I __________ a cat called Thomas.

a)

would have

b)

used to have

c)

Either one is possible.

67.

After school we _____________ often play in the park.

a)

would

b)

used to

c)

Either one is possible.

68.

I ______________ wear glasses.

a)

used to

b)

would

c)

Either one is possible.

69.

I ____________ hate English lessons!

a)

would

b)

used to

c)

Either one is possible.

70.

When I was in primary school, I _____________ often fall asleep or draw pictures in my exercise book.

a)

would

b)

used to

c)

Either one is possible.

71.

I __________________ like football then but I like it now.

a)

wouldn't

b)

didn't use to

c)

didn't used to

72.

At weekends we __________________ go fishing in a lake near my house.

a)

would

b)

used to

c)

Either one is possible.

73.

I ______________ live in Manchester, but I moved to London last year

a)

would

b)

used to

c)

Either one is possible

74.

She ___________________ hate her job until she got a promotion.

a)

would

b)

used to

c)

Either one is possible.

75.
I _______ (live) in San Francisco when I was young.
a)
used to live
b)
would live
76.
The boy often _______ tennis in the park.
a)
used to play
b)
would paly
c)
use to play
77.
She _______ to the cinema much when she was a girl.
a)
wouldn't go
b)
didn't use to go 
c)
didn't used to go 
78.
We____________ lunch in a café near my grandparents' house.
a)
used to eat
b)
would eat 
c)
use to eat
79.

In class, I ..... (would - often - sit) at the back

a)

would often sat

b)

did would often sitting

c)

would often sit

d)

did would often sit

80.

There ...... (use - be) a wall here but it isn't there anymore

a)

used to be

b)

used to was

c)

use to be

d)

did use to be

81.

I ..... (not use to - read) books in summer but now I read a lot

a)

didn't used to read

b)

didn't use to reading

c)

didn't use to read

d)

not use to read

82.

I ..... (would - never - go) to that city

a)

would did never go

b)

would never going

c)

would never went

d)

would never go

83.

I ..... (not would - like) to visit my grandmother

a)

didn't would liking

b)

wouldn't liked

c)

didn't would like

d)

wouldn't like

84.

She ..... (not would - play) with her puppies

a)

wouldn't play

b)

didn't would play

c)

wouldn't played

d)

didn't would playing

85.

The boy _______ tennis in the park.

a)

used to play

b)

use to play

86.

Where______ your father _________ when he was younger?

a)

did / used to work

b)

did / use to work

87.

Write the right answer and then complete the sentence (Escribe la respuesta correcta y completa la oración)


  • 10 years ago, I _________ _________ watch netflix. (not)


(a)  

88.

What did you use to do 10 years ago?

4 lines
89.

Write the right answer and then complete the sentence (Escribe la respuesta correcta y completa la oración)


  • When I was a child, I __________ _______ with barbies.


(a)  

90.
My family / often go to the countryside for the weekend when I was young
a)
My family would often go to the countryside for the weekend when I was young 
b)
My family wish often go to the countryside to the weekend when I were young 
c)
My family would often go to the countryside for the weekend when I was poor 
d)
My family would cometimes go to the countryside in the weekend when I was young 
91.
We / live in Brazil
a)
We used to live in Brazil
b)
We have to live in Brazil
c)
We use to live in Brazil
d)
We used to live on Brazil
92.
My grandfather / drink a cup of coffee after dinner every night
a)
My grandfather wouldn't drink a cup of coffee after dinner every night
b)
My grandfather would to drink a cup of coffee after dinner every night
c)
My grandfather would drink a cup of coffee after dinner every night
d)
My grandfather would not to drink a cup of coffee after dinner every night
93.
He / walk along the beach every evening before bed
a)
He would like to walk along the beach every evening before bed
b)
He wouldn´t walk along the beach every evening before bed
c)
He would walk along the beach every evening before bed 
d)
He wouldn't to walk along the beach every evening before bed
94.
She / love playing badminton before she hurt her shoulder
a)
She used to love playing badminton before she hurt her shoulder
b)
She use to love playing badminton before she hurts her shoulder
c)
She didn't used to love playing badminton before she hurt her shoulder
d)
She doesn't used to love playing badminton before she hurt her shoulder
95.

"Would + infinitive" talks about recurring actions in the past (Not for state verbs)

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

96.

They have to get ______ it my way

a)

Used to do

b)

Used to doing

c)

would doing

d)

Use to doing

97.
I _______ (live) in San Francisco when I was young.
a)
used to live
b)
would live
98.
Where______ your father _________ when he was younger?
a)
did / used to work 
b)
would / work
c)
did / use to work
99.
The boy often _______ tennis in the park.
a)
used to play
b)
would paly
c)
use to play
100.
She _______ to the cinema much when she was a girl.
a)
wouldn't go
b)
didn't use to go 
c)
didn't used to go 
101.

"Get" talks about the process of getting used to something while "be" talks about being used to a situation.

a)

Correct

b)

Incorrect

102.
He _____ be a vegetarian when he was a kid
a)
Used to
b)
Use to
c)
Get used to
d)
Be used to
103.
We____________ lunch in a café near my grandparents' house.
a)
used to eat
b)
would eat 
c)
use to eat
104.

When I was a child, we______ in London.

a)

Would live

b)

Used to live

c)

Either one is possible

d)

Use to living

105.

I_____ a cat called Tom

a)

Would have

b)

Get use to have

c)

Used to have

d)

am used to having

106.

I ______ wear glasses

a)

Used to

b)

would

c)

get used to

d)

am use to

107.

After collegue we (a)   eat tacos of birria

108.

She was _____ what Jossie told her

a)

Used to

b)

Used to doing

c)

would do

d)

Get used to do

109.

"Would" serves to talk about recurring actions and for long-term states in the past

a)

Correct

b)

Incorecct

110.

I guess I'm _____ things a little differently

a)

Used to doing

b)

Used to do

c)

Get used to do

d)

Would do

111.

In the past, people ...... books when they had to make a long journey.

a)

were reading

b)

use to read

c)

would read

112.

Andrew to ...... bed early last night because he wasn't tired at all.

a)

didn't go

b)

didn't use to go

c)

wouldn't go

113.

My dad ...... a beard when he was a teenager.

a)

used to have

b)

would have

c)

have

114.

Larry ...... happier when he was a university student.

a)

would be

b)

used to being

c)

was

115.

My grandma ...... me quite often but now we talk on

Skype.

a)

would phone

b)

phones

c)

used to phone

116.

We ...... often swimming in the river in those days.

a)

used to go

b)

used to going

c)

go

117.

...... the best student?

a)

Did Sandra used to be

b)

Did Sandra use to be

c)

Would Sandra be

118.

People ...... on the phone on the bus.

a)

didn't used to talk

b)

wouldn't talk

c)

didn't use to talk

119.

How many people ...... this town in the summer?

a)

used to visit

b)

would visit

c)

did use to visit

120.

Tina ...... to the zoo twice a year.

a)

would go

b)

used to going

c)

used to go

121.

Anna ...... the phone when someone phoned her last night.

a)

didn't use to answer

b)

wouldn't answer

c)

didn't answer

122.

My Maths teacher ...... exercises for everyone but now she sends them by email.

a)

used to photocopy

b)

would photocopy

c)

photocopies

123.

Birthdays ...... more exciting when I was a small child.

a)

used to be

b)

would be

c)

were

124.

...... plane tickets ...... very expensive?

a)

Did ...... use to be

b)

Used ...... to be

c)

Would ...... be

125.

They ...... skiing in the Alps last winter.

a)

used to go

b)

went

c)

would go

126.

People ...... by carts before cars were invented.

a)

travel

b)

would travel

c)

was travelling

127.

I ...... any sport but now I go to the gym twice a week.

a)

wouldn't do

b)

wouldn't doing

c)

didn't doing

128.

We ...... last weekend at the seaside.

a)

used to spend

b)

spent

c)

would spend

129.

Jack ...... a newspaper on his way to work, today he reads the news on the Internet.

a)

would buy

b)

used to buy

c)

buyed

130.

...... truant when you were at school?

a)

Would you play

b)

Did you played

c)

Did you use to play

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