Reflecting Reflecting on on Language Language
… refers to past habits or things that do not happen any more. I used to sleep for long hours. (I do not do it any more). Used to…
When I was a child I used to live in the countryside.
Now, I live in a beautiful city.
Asking questions Did you use to play the guitar? Yes, but I don’t play it any more.
Asking questions Where did you use to go in summer when you were a child? I used to visit my grandparents.
Practice Practice
Select which of these pets you used to have at home when you were a child.
1) DOG 2) FISH 3) CAT 4) PARROTS
Look at the pictures and say what they used to do. Then, practice with your partner the following conversation.
A: What did George use to do when he was young? B: He used to…
George
George used to dance, to play soccer, to swim, and to row a boat. Possible answers
in the morning after work after work in the evening What did Susan do yesterday?
In the morning Susan went to work. After work she went to the gym. In the evening she watched TV. Possible answers