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USED TO

Use used to to talk about past habits.

I used to wake up very early but I didn’t use to get to school early.
USED TO
Use used to to talk about a situation that has changed.

Did you use to be fat?


No, I didn’t. I used to be thin but now I’m fat.
USED TO
You can use didn’t use to or never used to in negatives
sentences.

I didn’t used to play the guitar but I played the drums.


I never used to play the guitar. (spoken English)
USED TO
Can’t use used to to talk about something happened
one time or at a specific time.
He used to be born in 2008. (incorrect)
He was born in 2008. (correct) (happened one time)

People used to take the bus to work this morning. (incorrect)


People took the bus to work this morning. (correct)

I used to watch cartoons when I was younger(correct) (period


of time that created a habit)

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