U&U

1. 2023
USED TO VS
USUALLY
LENGUA EXTRANJERA
MISS BRAVO

2. Usually refers to a repeated
action in the present. It is an
adverb, so it must modify a
verb. The verb should be simple
present, so use wear or wears in
the affirmative, depending on
the subject.
Used to always refers to the
past tense. It can’t be used to
describe the present or future.
DIFFERENCES

3. ❋Used to drops a “d” in the negative:
I didn’t use to wear equipment, just my swim trunks and a
smile.
❋ In the question form, use did. The “d” is also dropped in question forms.
Did you use to do dangerous things when you were
young?
Yes, I did. I used to do lots of dangerous things!
❋ Used to is always followed by a verb in the base form. In the
USED TO

4. ❋ The placement of usually is flexible. In general, it goes before the main
verb in a sentence, unless the main verb is the verb to be. In that case, it goes after the be
verb. Let’s see an example.
I usually look before I leap. I am usually more careful.
❋ In the negative, use don’t or doesn’t with usually and a base form
verb.
He doesn’t usually do dangerous things.
❋ In questions, use Do or Does depending on the subject.
Do you usually wear swim gear these days? He does, but I don’t.
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