Grammar

Question 1

Used to | Be used to | Get used to

Answer 1

Used to + V1
Repeated actions in the past
Something that was true in the past

I used to play Magic
I used to eat unhealthy food a lot!

Be + used to + noun / ing / pronoun
Things that are normal for me
Things I am accustomed to
An action that became normal
when we talk about our habits as a state

I was used to the airplane noise when I live in Sorocaba.
I am not used to running

Get used to + ing / noun / pronoun
An action is turning into a habit
we talk about the process of accepting something as a habit.

I am still getting used to everything
You will get used to teaching online
I just cannot get used to the smell

Question 2

How is the Present Perfect formed?

Answer 2

Subject + have/has + V3

• Finished past action
• Not ongoing
• Connection to the present

1. I have tried to fix his.
2. The judges have made their decision, and the winner is Hanna Greendorf!
3. Would you like a tea or coffee? No thanks, I have just had one.

Question 3

How is the Present Perfect Progressive formed?

Answer 3

Subject + have/has been + V-ing

• Action that started or happened in the past and is connected to the present
• Ongoing / Continuing
• When I want to express a temporary/new situation

1. The McDonalds have been closing their restaurants in Russia after 3 years running