Grammar Games Speed Round
Used To, Be Used To and Get Used To Game
Was it a past habit, familiar now, or becoming familiar?
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Grammar guide
Used To, Be Used To and Get Used To Game: rules and examples
Used to + base verb describes an old habit or state that has changed. Be used to + noun or -ing means familiar. Get used to + noun or -ing describes becoming familiar.
01
A changed past habit
Used to + base verb describes something that was true before but is different now. Use didn't use to for the negative and did ... use to for a question.
I used to walk to school.
The walking habit ended.Did you use to live here?
Did takes the past tense, so write use to.
02
Familiar now
Be used to takes a noun or an -ing verb because to is a preposition in this expression.
I am used to the cold.
The cold is familiar.She is used to working late.
Working late feels normal.
03
Becoming familiar
Get used to describes a change over time. It also takes a noun or -ing verb.
I am getting used to the new job.
The adjustment is still happening.He got used to living alone.
The adjustment happened in the past.
FAQ
Is this used to game free?
Yes. Practice and Challenge are free without an account.
What is the difference between used to and be used to?
Used to + base verb describes a former habit. Be used to + noun or -ing means familiar.
What does get used to mean?
It describes becoming familiar with something over time.
Why is it used to working?
In be used to and get used to, to is a preposition, so a following verb takes -ing.
Can I use this game in class?
Yes. Ask learners whether the sentence means a past habit, present familiarity or adjustment.
Is my score saved?
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