GET/BE USED TO/ USED TO/WOULD Flashcards
“Used to” always refers to the past
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“Be used to” is only used in the present.
Incorrect . “I was used to coming up with a lot of new ideas when I was young” IS CORRECT
“Get used to” can be used in all tenses.
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If you “used to do something, you did it regularly in the past”
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You must include the “d” if you are asking a question with “used to”
INCORRECT. “Did you USE to play tennis at the age of 8?” IS CORRECT
If you are used to something, you are familiar and comfortable with it.
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Note that “be used to” is always followed by a gerund (verb+ing but never by a noun.
INCORRECT. “I am used to my small flat” IS CORRECT
“Get used to” refers to the process of becoming familiar with, comfortable with something.
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“Would’ is only good for actions or situations repeated many times.
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“I used to live in Manchester, but I moved to London last year” We can substitute “used” for “would” in this sentence.
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