1. Used to/ Would

2. He used to smoke a lot
=
He smoked a lot when he was
younger.

3. He used to smoke a lot
=
He smoked a lot when he
was younger.
He doesn’t smoke any
more.

4. I used to love the moomins.
=
I loved moomins when I was young.

5. I used to love the
moomins.
=
I loved moomins when I
was young.
I don’t love moomins
any more.

6. They used to play in the sand.
=
They played in the sand when they
were children.

7. They don’t play in the
sand any more.
They used to play in
the sand.
=
They played in the
sand when they were
children.

8. Be used to/
Get used to

9. Children are used to falling asleep
with teddy bears.

10. Metal fans are used to loud music.

11. My cat is used to drinking milk.

12. It was strange at first but I quickly
got used to left-hand traffic when I
was in the UK.

13. Maria lived in her old house for 20
years. Now she’s getting used to
the new one.

14. As a single he never cooked. As a
husband he’s getting used to
cooking.

15. My car was stolen so I’m getting
used to travelling by train.

16. Complete the sentences using
used to+ infinitive or be/get used to
+ ing form
1. It’s taken me some time, but slowly, I
_________ (wake up) at 6 am every morning.
2. She ________ (play) tennis every Saturday
before she hurt her wrist.
3. John and Mary ________ (go out) with friends
every evening before they had their baby.
4. They__________ (eat) fatty foods every day,
but now they’ve cut down.