Understanding 'Used To' in English

Talking about something you do regularly in the present

Talking about something that used to be true, but is no longer

Talking about something you did regularly in the past but don't do anymore (correct)

Talking about something that is strange or new for you now

Getting up early is now impossible

Getting up early was hard or unusual at first, but now it's easy and normal (correct)

Getting up early was always easy and normal

Getting up early is still hard and unusual

Simple past (correct)

Present perfect

Simple present

<p>The action was habitual in the past but no longer occurs</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To indicate that something was strange or new, but now it's normal or comfortable</p> Signup and view all the answers