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Used to Do vs Be Used to

It's easy to confuse used to do and be used to. Both forms look alike, but they have very different meanings and structures.

First let's look at used to do, or used to + verb. When I say I used to do something, I mean that I did something regularly in the past which I no longer do now. For example, "When I was a child, I used to fight with my brother, but now we get along."

We can also use used to do to talk about something that was true in the past but is not true now. For example, "Playing with dolls used to be Sarah's favorite activity." In other words, Sarah's favorite activity in the past was playing with dolls, but it is no longer something she likes to do.

Be used to means something different. If you are used to something, you are accustomed to it. It is normal or usual for you. Be used to is always followed by a noun or gerund (verb ending in -ing). For example, I can say "I am used to the rain," or that "I am used to staying up late."

Used to Do vs Be Used to Grammar Quiz

  1. She has a newborn baby so sleepless nights and the sound of crying.

  2. He play bass in a rock band when he was younger.

  3. Didn't you live in Hawaii?

  4. I using email and sending text messages but my grandparents are clueless when it comes to that stuff.

  5. I take the bus to school but I moved closer so now I walk.

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muktadsharma

India

I am used to conflicting nature of xyz.

The rules used to be very strict in our college.

06:33 AM Jan 27 2010 |

bumbee

Philippines

i used to be a fan of barbie when i was young.

09:15 AM Jan 23 2010 |

Amylove_u

Amylove_u

Thailand

I used to win the badminton championship, and I am used to sleeping late.

hahaha

08:29 AM Jan 20 2010 |

KarineS

Kazakhstan

thanks))

07:45 PM Jan 16 2010 |

kopauk

Myanmar

I used to study English language when I was young.

Now I am used to reading and listening news in English.

 

06:34 AM Jan 12 2010 |

Artien

Artien

Indonesia

He used to left hand when he played badminton.

03:01 PM Dec 18 2009 |

julywidiawati

Indonesia

I used to draw free hand. I'm used to the computer now.

04:15 AM Dec 09 2009 |

bactunisie

France

Thak u all

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03:22 PM Nov 22 2009 |

realnica

realnica

Nicaragua

it is Ok if I say , " I USED TO BE An AT&T CUSTOMER" is that gramatically correct? or do I have to say " I USED TO HAVE AN ACCOUNT WITH AT&T? wich one is the right one? or are both of them correct?

Any help will be appreciated .thanks in advance.

10:49 PM Nov 20 2009 |

aljalal2

United Arab Emirates

amazing

03:40 PM Nov 20 2009 |