➨ USED TO + infinitive : "soler hacer algo en el pasado"
I used to play cards with my grandad when I was 8 ➨ GET USED TO + ing: "acostumbrarse a hacer algo" I don't get used to having lunch at 3 here in Spain ➨ BE USED TO + ing: "estar acostumbrad@ a hacer algo" I'm used to shaking my head when I want to say "no"
1. Follow the instructions on the following worksheet:
We use the expression "used to + verb" when we are talking about habits or routines and states in the past that we don't do or aren't any more.
1. Habit: I used to play the guitar -It means that you played before but you don't play it any more 2. State:I used to live in London -It means that you lived before but you don't live there any more
A) In Affirmative: I/ you / he /she /it / we/ they+used to+smoke B) In Negative: I/ you/he/she/it /we / they + didn't use to + smoke C) In questions: Did + I/you/he/she/it /we / they+ use to +smoke? Now you try .................................................................................................................
1. They/play tennis A) In Affirmative: B) In Negative: C) In questions:
2. She/go swimming everyday. A) In Affirmative: B) In Negative:C) In questions:
3. We/study Chinese A) In Affirmative: B) In Negative:C) In questions:
4. I/go to concerts A) In Affirmative: B) In Negative:C) In questions:
5. He/live in London ) In Affirmative: B) In Negative:C) In questions:
Have a look to the lyrics of this Black Eyed Peas song the expression "used to":