Be Used To and Get Used To — Differences and Exercises — English 2nd Year Middle School — Algerian Curriculum

Be Used To and Get Used To

These expressions are often confused with used to for past habits. They have different meanings.

Be used to + noun/gerund

Be accustomed to something. It describes a state of being familiar with something.

• I am used to getting up early. (It’s normal for me now.)
• She is used to the cold weather. (She doesn’t mind it.)

Get used to + noun/gerund

Become accustomed to something. It describes the process of adaptation.

• I am getting used to my new school. (It’s becoming familiar.)
• He will get used to driving on the left. (He will adapt.)

Comparison

• Used to: I used to live in London. (Past habit — now I don’t)
• Be used to: I am used to living in London. (I find it normal)
• Get used to: I am getting used to living in London. (I’m adapting)

Exercises

1. Complete with used to, be used to, or get used to: I ___ drink coffee every morning. I ___ drinking black coffee.
2. Write 3 sentences about things you are used to in your daily life.
3. Write about something you had to get used to.

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