Grammar - page 15
be used to / used to
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We use 'used to' to describe past habits or past states that have now changed. Used to is followed by an infinitive. |
We use 'be used to' to describe things that are familiar or customary. Be used to is followed by (noun, pronoun, or verb in the –ing form)
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When I was a child, I used to go to school on foot. My father didn't use to work on Fridays. Did you use to like cartoon films when you were young? |
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Form:
be used to + (noun, pronoun, or verb in the –ing form)
I am used to speaking English.
He is used to speaking English.
They are used to speaking English.
She was used to speaking English.
We were used to speaking English.
used to + base form
I used to take music lessons when I was a child.
My father used to drive a bus.