5 Questions
Which of the following is NOT one of the three ways to talk about habits and routines in the past?
Past Perfect
What does the Past Simple tense refer to?
A completed action in the past
When do we use 'used to + infinitive' to talk about past habits and routines?
When we want to make a connection from a past habit to the present
What is usually used with an adverb of frequency when expressing habits and routines in the past?
used to + infinitive
Which tense is used to talk about hypothetical past situations or repeated actions in the past?
would + infinitive
Study Notes
Talking about Habits and Routines in the Past
- There are three ways to talk about habits and routines in the past.
- Past Simple tense refers to completed actions in the past.
Using 'Used to + Infinitive'
- 'Used to + infinitive' is used to talk about past habits and routines that are no longer true.
Expressing Habits and Routines with Adverbs of Frequency
- The Past Simple tense is usually used with an adverb of frequency (e.g., always, never, often) when expressing habits and routines in the past.
Hypothetical Past Situations
- The Past Perfect tense is used to talk about hypothetical past situations or repeated actions in the past.
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