Used To

Used To

This ESL worksheet helps teens and adults master the grammar of "used to" for discussing past habits and situations. It includes clear explanations, gapfill exercises, error correction, rewriting tasks, and more to solidify understanding. Perfect for B1-B2 learners, this resource encourages meaningful practice through real-life examples and interactive discussion prompts. Great for building fluency and confidence in using this key structure.

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Study this grammar rule.

"Used to" is a phrase used to talk about something that was regular or common in the past (such as habits or situations) but is no longer true now. Conditions for using "used to": 1. It must refer to a past habit or situation. 2. It cannot be used for things that are still true. 3. It is commonly used with activities, places, or states that have changed over time. Structure: "used to" + base form of the verb. Examples: - I used to play soccer every Saturday. (But I don't play soccer now.) - She used to live in New York. (But she doesn't live there anymore.) Negative form: - Structure: "did not use to" + base form of the verb. - Example: I did not use to like vegetables. (But now I do like them.) Questions: - Structure: "Did" + subject + "use to" + base form of the verb? - Example: Did you use to go to that school?
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Decide which answer best fits each space.

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Find and correct the mistakes.

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Fill in the blanks with the correct form of "used to".

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Rewrite the following sentences using "used to".

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Discuss the following questions.

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