Minggu, 03 Maret 2013

Used To

sed to shows that:
·        a particular thing always happened or was true in the past.

·        But it no longer happens or is no longer true now:

Examples:

·        David used to live in Madrid.

·        She used to exercise every morning, but since she had that terrible accident she doesn't exercise anymore.

·        Why don't you come and see me like you used to?


Forms of used to

Here are the interrogative, affirmative and negative forms of used to

·        Did you use to exercise regularly?

·        Yes, I used to go jogging nearly everyday.

·        No, I didn't use to exercise on a regular basis.


Used to, be used to, get used to

1.Used to shows that a particular thing always happened or was true in the past (see examples above)


2.Be used to is used to say that something is normal, not unusual.

Examples:

·        I'm used to living alone.

·        Don't worry, John is used to driving for long hours. He has worked as a professional driver for 20 years.



3.Get used shows that something is in the process of becoming normal.

Examples:

·        He doesn't like that small town, but he'll get used to it.

·        She found the heels too high, but she got used to them.

·        Since the divorce, she has become very sad. But I think she'll get used to her new life.

·        got used to living in Canada in spite of the cold weather.


4. Get used to and be used to are followed by either a noun or a gerund.


Get used to + noun

Get used to + gerund (verb+ing)

got used to the noise
I'm used to the cold weather

got used to waking up early
I'm used to working late at night


(source:http://www.myenglishpages.com/site_php_files/grammar-lesson-used-to.php)

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