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Interactive Grammar: Used To / Be Used To / Get Used To quiz

Master the three 'used to' structures: used to + infinitive for past habits, be used to + -ing for familiarity, and get used to + -ing for becoming accustomed to something.

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Duration
~52 min
Questions
35
Level
Intermediate

Overview

'Used to + infinitive' describes past habits or states that no longer exist. 'Be used to + -ing/noun' means being accustomed to something now. 'Get used to + -ing/noun' describes the process of becoming accustomed. These three structures look similar but have completely different meanings.

Used to + Infinitive

  • Past habit or state — no longer true.
  • ✓I used to live in London. (not any more)
  • ✓She used to play tennis every week.
  • ?Did you use to smoke?
  • –He didn't use to like vegetables.

Be Used To + -ing

  • Currently accustomed to something.
  • ✓I am used to waking up early.
  • ✓She is used to working late.
  • ✓He is not used to the cold weather.
  • Followed by noun or -ing (gerund).

Get Used To + -ing

  • The process of becoming accustomed.
  • ✓I am getting used to the new schedule.
  • ✓She will get used to living alone.
  • ✓It takes time to get used to a new culture.

When to use

Living abroad

I got used to driving on the left after a few weeks.

Childhood habits

I used to walk to school every day.

Work life

She is used to handling stressful situations.

Cultural change

He is getting used to the local food.

Used To Structures — Multiple Choice

Choose the correct form: used to, be used to, or get used to.

Multiple Choice10 questionsB1 — Intermediate~15 min
1I live in Paris when I was a child.
2She waking up at 5 a.m. — it's perfectly normal for her now.
3It took a while, but he the cold weather eventually.
4She play the piano, but she stopped years ago.
5He is still driving on the left. It's very confusing for him.
6I didn't enjoy the food at first, but I it now.
7 you smoke when you were younger?
8New employees often find it hard to the company culture.
9They work on Saturdays, but the company changed the schedule.
10She has lived abroad for years, so she travelling frequently.
Progress0 of 10 answered

Used To Structures — Fill in the Blanks

Complete each sentence with the correct form of used to, be used to, or get used to.

Fill in the Blanks15 questionsB1 — Intermediate~23 min
1When I was young, Ipast habitwalk to school every day.
2Sheaccustomedworking long hours. It's normal for her.
3He moved to Japan and had toprocessdriving on the left.
4My grandparentspast habitwrite letters instead of emails.
5She has lived in London for years, so sheaccustomedthe rainy weather.
6At first it was difficult, but she eventuallyprocessthe new routine.
7Did youpast habitplay video games as a child?
8He is notaccustomedspeaking in public. He feels nervous.
9New students often find it hard toprocessthe university's academic style.
10Ipast habiteat meat, but I became vegetarian five years ago.
11It takes time toprocessa new language.
12Are youaccustomedliving alone?
13My parentspast habithave a big garden, but they moved to an apartment.
14After a few weeks, sheprocess donethe new environment completely.
15Heaccustomedtravelling for work. He does it every week.
Progress0 of 15 answered

Used To Structures — Error Correction

Correct the error in each sentence.

Error Fix10 questionsB1 — Intermediate~15 min

1I used to lived in Paris.

2She is used to wake up early.

3He got used to drive on the left.

4Did you used to smoke?

5They are used to worked long hours.

6She used to knows him well.

7I am not used to get up so early.

8We getting used to the new schedule.

9He is used to travelled frequently.

10I didn't use to eating breakfast.

Progress0 of 10 answered

Used to vs. Be used to vs. Get used to

Three structures that look alike but mean different things.

FeatureUsed to + infinitiveBe used to + -ing/nounGet used to + -ing/noun
MeaningA past habit or state that no longer existsBeing accustomed to something nowThe process of becoming accustomed to something
Time referencePast onlyPresent (a current state)Present, describing an ongoing change
What followsBase verb (used to live)-ing or a noun (used to living, used to the noise)-ing or a noun (getting used to living, getting used to the noise)
Negative/question formDidn't use to / Did you use to…?isn't/wasn't used to / Are you used to…?isn't/wasn't getting used to / Are you getting used to…?

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between 'used to' and 'be used to'?

'Used to + infinitive' refers to past habits that no longer happen: 'I used to smoke.' 'Be used to + -ing' means being accustomed to something now: 'I am used to working late.' They have completely different meanings.

Can I use 'used to' for the present?

No. 'Used to + infinitive' is only for the past. For current habits use the present simple. For current familiarity use 'be used to': 'I am used to waking up at 6.'

What form follows 'be used to' and 'get used to'?

Both must be followed by a noun or gerund (-ing form). Examples: 'She is used to hard work / working hard.' NOT 'She is used to work hard.'

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