QUIZ 2 PRACTICE -USED TO – WOULD AND VOCABULARY 7A - Answers on the following page

(+)  used to
(?) Did  use to + verb base (?)
(-)  didn´t use to
(+) There used to + be (solía haber)..

Used to is always followed by the base form of the verb.

In (-) and (?) we use use to, not used to.

Remember, would is another alternative for USED TO. It is only used with repeated actions (action verbs)
(+) 😊 would
(-) 😊 wouldn´t + verb base (without “to”)
(?) Would 😊

PRACTICE 1- Use used to, would or both. (+) (-) (?) . If WOULD is not possible, don´t write anything

1. I _____________( cook) when I was in high school. I do now.

1. I _____________( cook) when I was in high school. I do now.

2. She ______________ (be able) to speak French, but she has forgotten it all.

2. She ______________ (be able) to speak French, but she has forgotten it all.

3.Tell me about my dad. __________he ________( play ) golf every weekend ?

3. Tell me about my dad. __________he ________( play ) golf every weekend?

4. They both ___________(have) short hair.

4. They both ___________(have) short hair.

5.________ Julie ____________(take ) Portuguese lessons in highschool?

5.________ Julie ____________(take ) Portuguese lessons in highschool?

6. I _____________________( like) school. Now I do. I have made good friends. Did you ?

6. I _____________________( like) school. Now I do. I have made new friends. Did you
PRACTICE 2.- Used to or past simple? If both are possible use USED TO
I ___________ (have) a dog named Happy when I was a kid.
We __________(buy ) tickets to Alejandro Fdz. Concert. However, it was cancelled.
I _________ ( not / live) in Merida before I ____ (get) married.
World War __________ (finish) in 1945.
_____ you _________ (buy) tostadas for our pozole?

PRACTICE 3 . Vocabulary.
I- Fill in the blanks with “in the city” vocabulary from the word bank. 2 p
wooden - blocks stilts finance atmosphere the wilderness built up pristine financial

Investors need to see the 1____________ reports ($$$) given by the CEO (President or Manager) to be able
to make important decisions related to investment.

I like the 2 ___________________ in the classroom. Everybody is making new friends and practicing in their
pair or trio activities. Cool and relaxed

Monterrey, Guadalajara, and CDMX are 3 _____________________ cities. There are a few open spaces
and too many cars. Many of their residents are moving to the suburbs.

In Asia many houses are built on 4_____________ for protection because there are many rivers around.

II Write a definition or a sentence where you show me that you know the meaning in context . Choose four
words. 2 p
terraced house(s) marsh(es) a ger beaver skyscrapers pristine flood/ flooded

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PRACTICE 1 Answers:

1.I didn´t use to cook when I was in highschool. Now I do.

1. I wouldn´t cook …

2.She used to be able to speak French, but she has forgotten it all.

2. would Not possible

3. Tell me about my dad . Did he use to play golf every weekend?

3. Would he play golf…?

4. They both used to have short hair.

4. Would not possible.

5. Did Julie use to take Portuguese lessons in highschool?

5. Would Julie take Portuguese lessons in highschool?

6. I didn’t use to like school. Now I do. I have made good friends.

6. Would not possible

PRACTICE 2.- ANSWERS Used to or past simple? If both are possible use USED TO
I _____USED TO HAVE_ (have) a dog named Happy when I was a kid.
We __BOUGHT__(buy ) tickets to Alejandro Fdz. Concert. However, it was cancelled.
I __DIDN´T USE TO LIVE__ ( not / live) in Merida before I __GOT__ (get) married.
World War __FINISHED ___ (finish) in 1945.
__DID_ you ___BUY__ (buy) tostadas for our pozole?

PRACTICE 3 VOCABULARY

1. FINANCIAL
2. ATMOSPHERE
3. BUILT UP
4. STILTS

Terraced houses are similar houses that share walls.

Crocodiles live in marshes.

Gers are temporary shelters or homes for people who move a lot.

Beavers are animals that build dams ( presas).

NY has a lot of skyscapers.

My car looks pristine because I give it maintenance every 6 months.

My house is flooded. It´s raining and there is a hole on the roof.

Floods are common in Villahermosa.