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Used To Grammar

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Used To Grammar

Clock showing past and present times

📚 Part 1: Understanding "Used To"

Remember: We use "used to" to talk about past habits or situations that no longer happen.

1. Which sentence correctly uses "used to"?

I used to play rugby when I was younger.

I use to play rugby when I was younger.

I used play rugby when I was younger.

2. What is the negative form of "I used to live in Auckland"?

I used not to live in Auckland.

I didn't used to live in Auckland.

I didn't use to live in Auckland.

3. Which situations can we describe with "used to"? (Tick all that apply)

Past habits that don't happen now

Things happening right now

Past situations that have changed

Future plans

4. Complete the question form: "_____ you _____ to walk to school?"

Do / used

Did / use

Did / used

✏️ Part 2: Creating Your Own Sentences

5. Write three sentences about things you used to do but don't do anymore:

Example: I used to collect stickers when I was in primary school.

a) I used to __________________________________ .

b) I used to __________________________________ .

c) I used to __________________________________ .

6. Change this sentence to the negative form:

"My family used to live in Christchurch."

7. Write a question using "used to" about someone's past habits:
8. Extension Challenge: Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) comparing something you used to do with what you do now. Use "used to" and present tense verbs.

🎯 Success Check

Tick the boxes when you can do these things:

I can recognise "used to" in sentences

I can make positive sentences with "used to"

I can make negative sentences with "didn't use to"

I can ask questions with "Did you use to...?"

I can talk about my own past experiences using "used to"

9. One thing I found challenging about "used to" grammar:
10. My goal for using "used to" in my speaking or writing:

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