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Understanding 'Used To' in English

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In which situation would you use 'used to'?

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

What does the sentence 'I am used to getting up early for school now' indicate?

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

Which tense is typically used with 'used to'?

Simple past (correct)
Present perfect
Simple present

What does 'used to' imply when used in a sentence?

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

How can 'used to' be used to talk about being accustomed to something now?

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

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What is 'used to' used for?

Describes past habits or states that are no longer true.

Meaning of 'be used to'?

It indicates that an action was difficult initially but is now easy and normal.

Tense with 'used to'?

It's typically used with the simple past tense to describe past habits or states.

Implication of 'used to'?

It implies a past action was a consistent habit that no longer occurs.

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Accustomed with 'used to'?

It's used to show something unfamiliar became normal or comfy over time.