Candace Osmond studied Advanced Writing & Editing Essentials at MHC. She’s been an International and USA TODAY Bestselling Author for over a decade. And she’s worked as an Editor for several mid-sized publications. Candace has a keen eye for content editing and a high degree of expertise in Fiction.
If you’re learning English, you’ve probably heard the verb “used to.” This verb is tricky for many learners because it doesn’t always follow the normal rules of English verbs. This guide will explain the basics of “used to” and provide some exercises to help you practice this verb.
I’ll also provide a printable PDF with all the exercises so you can practice offline. Let’s get started!
The phrase “used to” can have several different meanings. It can indicate that something was once the case but is no longer true, as in the sentence, “I used to smoke, but I quit last year.”
It can also describe something that would happen regularly in the past but does not happen now, as in, “We used to go for walks in the park every weekend.”
Additionally, “used to” can express habit or a routine, as in “I’m used to getting up early.” In each of these cases, “used to” is followed by an infinitive verb (“to smoke,” “to go,” “to get”).
