The document discusses the uses of "used to", "be used to", and "get used to" in English. It explains:
- "Used to" refers to past habitual actions or states that no longer exist. It can be replaced by the past simple.
- "Be used to" means to be accustomed to or in the habit of something. It is used with nouns, pronouns, or -ing forms to describe present or past familiarity.
- "Get used to" means to become accustomed to or be in the process of adjusting to something. It refers to developing familiarity over time and is used with nouns, pronouns, or -ing forms to describe
2. Used to
A) We use used to + infinitive to refer to past habits or
states. In such cases, used to can be replaced by the past
simple with no difference in meaning.
They used to travel /travelled a lot when they were
younger (They don’t any more)
3. B) We use the past simple, and not used to, in the following
cases:
-To refer to an action which happened at a definite time in
the past.
I drove to work yesterday.
-To say how many times an action happened at a definite
time in the past.
I went to the cinema four times
last month.
4. Would or Used to?
We use would/ used to for repeated actions or routines
in the past.
We would/ used to eat
out on Sundays.
But, we do not use would with state verbs:
They used to live in London. (not would)
I used to have a pet dog. (not would)
5. Be used to
Be used to + noun / pronoun / –ing form.
It means “be accostumed to” or “be in the habit of”.
They are used to the cold. (present)
I don’t mind walking. I’m used to it. (present)
My parents weren´t used to living in the city. ( - past)
The teacher wasn´t used to eating avocado. ( - past)
My friend is used to driving long hours. (present)
You are used to speaking English (present)
My sister wasn´t used to reading. ( - past)
6. Be used to
Be used to + noun / pronoun / –ing form.
It means “be accostumed to” or “be in the habit of”.
They aren´t used to the hot weather. (present)
I hate arguing. I’m not used to it. (present)
My dad isn´t used to using the computer.
People aren´t used to working out. (present)
Children aren´t used to reading physical books. (present)
I was used to working out.
My friends and I were used to speaking Italian.
(not anymore / not in the present)
7. Get used to
Get used to + noun / pronoun / –ing form.
It means “become accustomed to/ be in the process ”
I am getting used to the weather. (present)
He didn’t like using the computer at first, but he got used to it.
(past)
She will get used to wearing contact lenses. (future)
I am going to get used to living alone (future)
My Friends Will get used to travelling (future)
8. Get used to
Get used to + noun / pronoun / –ing form.
It means “become accustomed to/ be in the process ”
I am not getting used to the new music. (present)
He didn’t like living abroad, in fact he didn´t get used to it. (past)
She will not get used to wearing contact lenses. (future)
I am not going to get used to living alone (future)
My Friends Will not get used to working from home (future)