Rules for 'Used to'.

Hello, everyone.

We'll be using this in class tomorrow, 31st, as a reference document. I particularly like the clear and simple distinction between be used to / get used to in points 2 & 3, (in green).

Used to, be used to, get used to

Used to: Used to shows that:

·         a particular thing always happened or was true in the past.

·         But it no longer happens or is no longer true now:

·         Examples: David used to live in Madrid.

·         She used to exercise every morning, but since she had that terrible accident she doesn't exercise anymore.

·         Why don't you come and see me like you used to?

Forms of used to: Here are the interrogative, affirmative and negative forms of used to

·         Did you use to exercise regularly? Yes, I used to go jogging nearly every day. No, I didn't use to exercise on a regular basis.

Used to, be used to, get used to

1.Used to shows that a particular thing always happened or was true in the past (see examples above)

2.Be used to is used to say that something is normal, not unusual.

Examples: I'm used to living alone.  Don't worry, John is used to driving for long hours. He has worked as a professional driver for 20 years.

3.Get used shows that something is in the process of becoming normal.

Examples: He doesn't like that small town, but he'll get used to it.

·         She found the heels too high, but she got used to them.

·         Since the divorce, she has become very sad. But I think she'll get used to her new life.

·         I got used to living in Canada in spite of the cold weather.

4. Get used to and be used to are followed by either a noun or a gerund.