How to use 'used to'
Listen, type the full sentence, then see exactly where you went wrong.
Intermediate and above, or any learner training full listening without hints.
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About this exercise
The expression 'used to' is essential for describing actions and states from the past. In this exercise, you'll learn how to use 'used to' for repeated actions and long-term situations, and how to form negative sentences. You'll hear examples to clarify its use, like describing past habits or former living situations. This grammar introduction is suitable for A2 learners who want to expand their understanding of past tenses and expressions.
Questions about this exercise
'Used to' describes repeated actions or states in the past.
You form the negative by adding 'did not' or 'didn't', e.g., 'I didn't used to play football'.
An example is 'I used to play football after school'.
Yes, it can describe long-term situations, like 'I used to live in Japan'.
No, it can also describe states or situations that were true in the past.