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Using USED TO vs. "BE" USED TO

A. Using USED TO or "BE" USED TO


Instructions:

Select the best form of the verb. For each choice you make, you will receive a response. For a grammatical analysis, press the "Help!" button.

Hint: If you need help, refer to Understanding & Using English Grammar (Azar & Azar), Chart 2-18.

1. I --- live in Miami.
used to
am used to
is used to
are used to

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2. I --- the heat in the summer.
used to
am used to
is used to
are used to

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3. In Florida, my cat --- being outside all winter.
used to
am used to
is used to
are used to

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4. We --- spend every afternoon outside.
used to
am used to
is used to
are used to

Comments:

5. Our neighbors --- stay out til the sun went down.
used to
am used to
is used to
are used to

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6. All of us --- the nice weather.
used to
am used to
is used to
are used to

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7. All of us --- having nice weather all year round.
used to
am used to
is used to
are used to

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8. I --- the cold winters in Montreal.
did not use to
am not used to
is not used to
are not used to

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9. I --- ice skate, but now I do.
did not use to
am not used to
is not used to
are not used to

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10. I --- ice-skating, but I like it.
did not use to
am not used to
is not used to
are not used to

Comments:

A. Using WOULD, USED TO or "BE" USED TO


Instructions:

Can you replace "used to" with "would"? Select yes or no. For each choice you make, you will receive a response. For a grammatical analysis, press the "Help!" button.

Hint: If you need help, refer to Understanding & Using English Grammar (Azar & Azar), Chart 2-19.

1. I used to be shy.
yes
no

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2. John used to swim in the summer.
yes
no

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3. In Florida, my cat used to go outside all winter.
yes
no

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4. We used to have a convertible and keep the top down on sunny days.
yes
no

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5. Our neighbors used to swim in their pool til midnight, so it was difficult for me to fall asleep.
yes
no

Comments:

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