Correct the sentence
I use to play soccer every weekend when I was a kid.
I used to play soccer every weekend when I was a kid.
It took me a few weeks to ______ waking up early for my new job.
get used to
A) I used to play the guitar.
B) I’m used to playing the guitar.
A) means I played in the past but not anymore.
B) means I’m accustomed to it now.
I use to go jogging every morning, but now I prefer stay in bed.
I used to go jogging every morning, but now I prefer to stay in bed.
You moved to a new city and it’s very cold. Tell your friend how you feel about the weather.
“I’m not used to the cold yet.”
I’m not use to waking up early.
I’m not used to waking up early.
I’m not ______ the cold weather yet, but I’m trying.
used to
A) Remember to call your mom.
B) Remember calling your mom.
A) means don’t forget to call her (future).
B) means you have a memory of calling her (past).
I’m not use to wake up so early, but I’ll get used with it soon.
I’m not used to waking up so early, but I’ll get used to it soon.
You want to remind your friend not to forget to buy tickets for the concert.
“Remember to buy the tickets!”
He finally got use to drive on the left side.
He finally got used to driving on the left side.
She didn’t ______ travel a lot, but now she loves it.
Use to
A) I’m getting used to working from home.
B) I’m used to working from home.
A) means I’m still adapting.
B) means it’s already normal for me.
Do you remember to meet Jane at the party last weekend? She was so funny!
Do you remember meeting Jane at the party last weekend?
Your friend asks if you still play the piano, but you don’t anymore.
“No, I used to play, but I stopped.”
I remember to meet her at the concert last year.
I remember meeting her at the concert last year.
I still remember ______ my first class as a teacher.
Teaching / Giving
A) I’d prefer to stay in tonight.
B) I’d rather stay in tonight.
Both mean “I want to stay home,” but “prefer to” is more formal or general, while “would rather” is more direct and common in speech
I’d rather to go out tonight, but my friends prefer go to the movies tomorrow.
I’d rather go out tonight, but my friends prefer to go to the movies tomorrow.
Your classmates want to go to a loud party, but you prefer a calm night.
“I’d rather stay home tonight.” or “I’d prefer to stay home tonight.”
I would rather to stay home than go out tonight.
I would rather stay home than go out tonight.
I’d rather you ______ tell anyone about this yet.
Didn't
A) I’d rather you didn’t tell anyone.
B) I prefer you not to tell anyone.
Both express preference about someone else’s action.
“Would rather + past” sounds more polite and natural; “prefer + object + infinitive” is more formal.
At first, I couldn’t get used to drive in London, but now I’m totally use to it.
At first, I couldn’t get used to driving in London, but now I’m totally used to it.
You started working night shifts recently. Tell your coworker about it.
“I’m still getting used to working at night.”