Grammar: Used to, Be Used to, Get Used to
These three structures are commonly confused in English.
1. Used to + infinitive (Past habits)
For past habits or states that no longer exist. Ex: I used to play football every weekend. (But I don’t now.)
Negative: I didn’t use to like coffee. Question: Did you use to live here?
2. Be used to + noun/gerund (Be accustomed to)
To be accustomed to something. Ex: I am used to getting up early. She is used to the cold weather.
3. Get used to + noun/gerund (Become accustomed to)
The process of becoming accustomed. Ex: I am getting used to my new job. He will get used to living alone.
Exercise
- Complete: She ___ (used to/be used to) waking up early for work now.
- Transform: He played tennis every day (but stopped).
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