Used To vs Be Used To Quiz

What is the primary function of 'used to' in a sentence?

You can use 'would' to describe a past situation that was true without habitual action.

What is the structure used to indicate a past plan that was not carried out?

I ______ (not/use) to like hot coffee, but now I drink it every morning.

Match the following phrases with their meanings:

How do you form the negative of 'be used to'?

He was going to spend all his savings on a vacation.

When I was young, I ______ (live) in a small town, but now I live in the city.

Used To vs Be Used To

"Used to" is used to talk about past repeated actions that no longer happen.
- For example, "He used to live in a mansion." ("He" no longer lives in a mansion)
"Be used to" is used to talk about something that is familiar or habitual.
- For example, "He is used to working seven days a week." (Working seven days a week is normal for him)

Would for Repeated Action in the Past

"Would" can be used to express repeated actions in the past, similar to "used to".
- "When I was a child, I would dream of being a millionaire." (Same meaning as "When I was a child, I used to dream of being a millionaire.")
However, only "used to" can be used to describe a past situation that was true without being repeated.
- For example, "He used to live at home until he got a job."(Correct)
- "He would live at home until he got a job." (Incorrect)

Was/Were Going To

"Was/Were going to" is used to discuss a prediction about the future that was made in the past.
- For example "I knew that company was going to be a great success." (This was a prediction made in the past).
It is also used to talk about a past plan that was not carried out.
- Example: "He was going to spend the money, but he decided to invest it in the stock market instead." (He had a plan, but changed his mind).

Test your understanding of the phrases 'used to', 'be used to', and 'would' in the context of past and habitual actions. This quiz will help clarify the differences and appropriate usage of these expressions. Improve your English skills by practicing with examples and scenarios.