Used To

The phrase “used to” is commonly used to talk about past habits, routines, or states that no longer happen or exist in the present.

⏰ When Do We Use “Used To”?

We use “used to” to describe: 

  • Past Habits or Routines: Actions that were done regularly in the past but are no longer done now.
    • I used to wake up early when I was younger.
    • We used to visit our grandparents every summer.
  • Past States: Conditions or situations that were true in the past but no longer exist.
    • He used to be shy.
    • There used to be a park here. 

It is important to note that “used to” is only used for the past and does not have a present form.

📌 Structure

Positive Sentences
Structure: Subject + used to + base form of the verb

  • She used to live in London.
  • We used to go swimming every weekend. 

Negative Sentences
Structure: Subject + didn’t use to + base form of the verb

  • He didn’t use to like coffee.
  • I didn’t use to have a car. 

Questions
Structure: Did + subject + use to + base form of the verb?

  • Did they use to visit you often?
  • Did you use to watch cartoons as a kid?

💬 Examples

✅ Positive Examples

  • I used to read books before bed.
  • They used to have a dog.
  • We used to play outside every evening. 

❌ Negative Examples

  • She didn’t use to enjoy spicy food.
  • We didn’t use to have smartphones.
  • He didn’t use to study much. 

❓ Question Examples

  • Did you use to play video games?
  • Did they use to live near the beach?
  • Did she use to go to this school?
Exercise 1
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