" Use To"
Use: "used to" is used to talk about the habits or routines we did in the past and stop doing in the present.
Forms:
Positive : Sub + used to + base verb.......
Negative : Sub + didn't + use to + base verb.....
Yes/No : Did + sub + use to + base verb.....?
Wh-Question : Wh-word + did + sub + base verb....?
Example
- I used to play toys when I was 5 years old. ( Now, I don't play anymore.)
- She used to be friendly. ( Now, she is not friendly anymore.)
- He didn't use to talk to me. (Now, he talks to me.)
- They didn't use to play with me. (Now, they play with me.)
📚 "Used To" - Interactive Lesson
🎯 What is "Used To"?
"Used to" is used to talk about past habits, states, or situations that were true in the past but are no longer true now.
Structure: Subject + used to + base verb
Example: I used to play soccer when I was young.
Example: I used to play soccer when I was young.
✅ Positive Form
• She used to live in Paris.
• We used to go camping every summer.
• He used to be very shy.
• We used to go camping every summer.
• He used to be very shy.
❌ Negative Form
Use didn't use to (NOT "didn't used to")
• I didn't use to like vegetables.
• They didn't use to have a car.
• She didn't use to wear glasses.
• They didn't use to have a car.
• She didn't use to wear glasses.
❓ Question Form
Use Did + subject + use to (NOT "used to")
• Did you use to play piano?
• Did she use to work here?
• Did they use to live together?
• Did she use to work here?
• Did they use to live together?
⚠️ Common Mistakes
❌ I didn't used to like coffee.
✅ I didn't use to like coffee.
❌ Did you used to smoke?
✅ Did you use to smoke?
✅ I didn't use to like coffee.
❌ Did you used to smoke?
✅ Did you use to smoke?
🎯 Multiple Choice Practice
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📝 Gap Filling Practice
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easy grammar