Used to, get used to, be used to
This phrase describes a habit or state in the past that no longer exists.
used to
"While I ______ (walk) to school, I ______ (see) a strange bird."
Answer: "While I was walking to school, I saw a strange bird."
Explanation: The past continuous (was walking) describes the ongoing action, and the past simple (saw) describes the shorter action that interrupted it.
She’s afraid ______ spiders.
of
Statement: "Emily painted a beautiful picture."
This generation, born roughly between 1981 and 1996, is known for growing up with the rise of the internet.
Millennials
Fill in the blank: "I ______ waking up early now, but it was hard at first."
am used to
"She ______ (write) an email when her computer suddenly ______ (crash)."
Answer: "She was writing an email when her computer suddenly crashed."
Explanation: The past continuous (was writing) shows an action in progress, and the past simple (crashed) indicates the action that interrupted it.
Complete the sentence: "He’s good ______ solving problems."
at
"Tom helped Sarah with her homework."
This generation, also known as "Zoomers," was born after Millennials and is known for being highly tech-savvy.
Who are Generation Z?
Explain the difference between used to and be used to.
Used to refers to past habits or states, while be used to describes being accustomed to something
"I ______ (read) a book last night while my brother ______ (play) video games."
"I was reading a book last night while my brother was playing video games."
Explanation: Both actions were happening at the same time, so the past continuous is used for both to show parallel actions.
Correct this sentence: "He’s bad in math."
bad at math
"They built a new bridge in the city."
This marine animal, known for its intelligence, has three hearts and blue blood.
octopus
Complete the sentence: "She’s finding it hard to adjust, but she’ll eventually ______ living in the city."
Get used to
"As soon as the movie ______ (start), the audience ______ (become) quiet."
Answer: "As soon as the movie started, the audience became quiet."
Explanation: Both actions are short, completed events that happen one after the other, so the past simple is used for both.
he's interested ____ the project.
in
"John discovered a hidden treasure."
The peregrine falcon is the fasted bird/animal in the world. What is its top flying speed?
386 kilometers per hour
Create a sentence that correctly uses used to, be used to, and get used to.
"I used to live in a small town, but when I moved to the city, it was hard to get used to the noise. Now, I am used to it."
"The teacher ______ (explain) the topic when the fire alarm ______ (go) off."
Answer: "The teacher was explaining the topic when the fire alarm went off."
Explanation: The past continuous (was explaining) describes the ongoing background action, and the past simple (went off) shows the action that interrupted it.
4o
Im scared ____ flying, because I addicted _____ my phone and I'm afraid it will die. But even so Im excited ____ my trip
of, to, about
The students organized a charity event.
4o
how many kilometeres are there between Madrid and Washington D.C.
6,084 km