Past Habits
I played the guitar every day, but now I barely pick it up.
I used to/would play the guitar every day, but now I barely pick it up.
She's comfortable with waking up early for work.
She is used to waking up early for work.
I would love playing the guitar when I was a kid.
I used to love playing the guitar when I was a kid.
I can’t believe you’re late again! Your mom is furious! Where have you been? (on earth)
Where on earth have you been?
Do you see that man? I’m pretty sure he is the creator of that charity video challenge. (one)
I’m pretty sure he’s the one who created that charity video challenge.
She lived by the beach, but now she’s in the city.
She used to/would live by the beach, but now she’s in the city.
I don't like waking up early, but it's still hard.
I’m getting used to waking up early, but it's still hard.
This movie is such hilarious.
This movie is so hilarious.
I loved the present! I thought it was very thoughtful and practical. (really)
It was really thoughtful and practical.
I think you should get some good night’s sleep. It will definitely help you with the headaches you keep getting. (need)
What you need is a good night’s sleep.
They went hiking every weekend when they lived in the mountains.
They used to / would go hiking every weekend when they lived in the mountains.
I wasn't used to living in a small apartment, but now it's ok.
I got used to living in a small apartment.
The purse is very tiny. I couldn't fit even my phone.
The purse is extremely/pretty/quite tiny. I couldn't fit even my phone.
It’s impossible! I don’t believe that you haven’t seen this video. Even your dad told me how much he liked it. (no way)
There’s no way you haven’t seen this video!
I'm pretty sure that Adam brought about the company to collapse. (one)
Adam was the one who brought about the company collapse.
We traveled by train often, but now we prefer flying.
We used to travel by train often, but now we prefer flying.
You will adjust to the new system after a few days.
You will get used to the new system after a few days.
I’m getting used to work from home, but I miss the office atmosphere.
I’m getting used to working from home, but I miss the office atmosphere.
I thought the change was dramatic. I couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw her after her vacation. (such)
It was such a dramatic change!
I think that you should make an appointment with a good plastic surgeon. (need)
What you need is a good plastic surgeon.
My brother was afraid of dogs, but now he has one as a pet.
My brother used to be afraid of dogs, but now he has one as a pet.
She lived with her parents and now since she moved out, she needs to cook every night.
She’s getting used to cooking dinner every night since moving out.
James is one who played baseball at school.
James is THE one who played baseball at school.
This can’t be right – I know for sure that I gave you the keys.
You put them in your pocket before getting into the car. (did)
I did give you the keys.
Lora called me about the problem. (one)
Lora was the one who called me about the problem.