Used to / Be used to (Easy) WS + Keys
Used to / Be used to (Easy 2) WS + Keys
Meaning: Refers to past habits, states, or actions that no longer happen or are true.
Structure: USED TO + base form of the verb
Key idea: Something was true in the past but is no longer true.
Examples:
I used to play the guitar, but I stopped years ago.
She used to live in London, but now she’s in Paris.
💡 TIP: Look for past context or words indicating something is no longer true, like "but not anymore."
Meaning: Describes being familiar or comfortable with something because it is normal or habitual.
Structure: BE (am, is, are, was, were) + USED TO + noun/gerund (-ing verb)
Key idea: It’s something you are accustomed to.
Examples:
He is used to waking up early because he works on a farm.
They were used to the noise when they lived in the city.
💡 TIP: If the sentence describes comfort or familiarity with a habit or situation, use BE USED TO.
Meaning: Refers to the process of becoming familiar or comfortable with something over time.
Structure: GET (get, got, getting) + USED TO + noun/gerund (-ing verb)
Key idea: It’s about adaptation or adjustment.
Examples:
She got used to driving on the other side of the road after a few weeks.
I’m getting used to speaking in front of large audiences.
💡 TIP: Look for words that indicate change or a process, such as "still," "finally," or "getting."