Grammar Quiz: 'Used to' vs. 'Be Used to'

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I ________ playing the guitar when I was a teenager, but I haven't touched it for years.

have been used to
was used to
used to (correct)
am used to

By the time I graduated, I ________ staying up late to study for exams.

used to
have been used to
am used to
was used to (correct)

I ________ driving on the left side of the road, but it took me a while to get used to it when I moved to the US.

used to
was used to (correct)
have been used to
am used to

I ________ eating spicy food, but I'm getting better at it.

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By the time I finished college, I ________ studying for hours every day.

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Study Notes

Understanding "Used to" vs. "Be Used to"

"Used to" expresses a past habit or state that no longer exists.
Example: "I used to play soccer every weekend" indicates the action is not a current habit.

Usage of "Be Used to"

"Be used to" signifies familiarity or comfort with a situation or activity.
Example: "I am used to waking up early" shows one's comfort with the early routine.

Key Differences

"Used to" + base form of verb = past habit/state.
"Be used to" + noun/gerund = current familiarity.

Examples for Clarity

"She used to live in New York." (She doesn't live there now)
"He is used to the cold weather." (He is familiar with and accustomed to it)

Importance in Communication

Correctly distinguishing between these phrases enhances clarity in describing past habits versus present levels of comfort.

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Practice your English grammar skills with this quiz, choosing the correct option for each sentence to master the difference between 'used to' and 'be used to' phrases.