In this usage, the expression used to means the same as would. Used to is always in this form; it can NEVER be use to.
Pattern: Subject + used to + [verb in simple form] …
· Example: When Bella was young, she used to swim once a day. (past time habit)
Compare with this sentence: When Bella was young, she would swim once a day.
Also there are two grammar rules for used to. Notice the difference in meaning as well as in grammar.
1. BE USED TO
Be used to means to be accustomed to.
Pattern: Subject + [be] + used to + [verb + -ing] …
Example: Edward is used to swimming every day. (He is accustomed to swimming every day.)
2. GET USED TO
Get used to means to become accustomed to.
Pattern: Subject + [get] + used to + [verb + -ing] …
Example: Edward got used to swimming every day. (He became accustomed to swimming every day)
Let’s Practice This Topic!
Supply the simple form or [verb –ing] as required in the following sentences and explain the meaning of each sentence.
1. I was used to __________ (eat) at noon when I started school
2. He used to __________ (eat) dinner at seven o’clock.
3. When Obama was young, He used to __________ (read) every day.
4. He used to __________ (like) her, but he doesn’t anymore.
5. Don’t worry. Some day you will get used to __________ (speak) English.
6. Kitou Aya can’t get used to __________ (walk).
7. Lady Gaga used to __________ (dance) every night, but now she swims.
8. Kristen is used to __________ (sleep) late on weekends.
9. Chieko is used to __________ (eat) American food now.
10. She finally got used to __________ (eat) our food.
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