QuickenBrain

Used to

VerbsRule 5 of 10

The rule

"Used to" + base verb describes a past habit that is over: "I used to live in Seoul." After did or didn't, drop the d: "Did you use to work there?" It is not the same as "be used to + -ing", which means you are comfortable with something now.

Wrong and right

  1. Wrong I use to play tennis every weekend.

    Right I used to play tennis every weekend.

  2. Wrong I used to living in Seoul.

    Right I used to live in Seoul.

  3. Wrong Did you used to work at a bank?

    Right Did you use to work at a bank?

  4. Wrong She didn't used to like coffee.

    Right She didn't use to like coffee.

  5. Wrong I am used to wake up early now.

    Right I am used to waking up early now.