Grammar

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Grammar 

Leander

Used to / Didn't use to

Actions in the past that have changed.

Actions in the past that weren't true in the past but may be true now.

Repeated.

Examples

I used to live in London.

I used to play volleyball.

I didn't use to drink coffee but now i do.

I didn't use to enjoy school but now i do.

Give 1-2 sentences using used to.

Give 1-2 sentences using didn't use to.

Would

Used to express past habits or repeated actions.

For actions or situations in the past you use used to.

Sense of choice.

Examples

I would have called you earlier.

He would have given you more time.

Give 1-2 sentences using would.

Past simple

Describes finished actions or events that happened at a specific point in the past.

One time events.

Verb + ed

Examples

I visited Paris last year.

I talked a lot in class.

I Listened very carefully.

Give 1-2 sentences using the past simple.

I really like swimming.
I ..... swim everyday.

1. Used to
2. Use
3. Would
4. Didn't use to

That's new, in the past.
There ..... be a school here.

1. Would
2. Used to
3. Didn't use to
4. Was

Last holiday.
I ..... Paris.

1. Would
2. Used to
3. Didn't use to
4. Visited

Every weekend I ..... go to Mac Donalds.

1. Didn't use to
2. Used to
3. Would
4. Walked

Summary

Used to / Didn't use to: Actions in the past that changed. Repeated.

Would: Habits or repeated actions. Sense of choice.

Past simple: Finished actions at a specific point in the past. One time events.

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