Phrases
2026 FIFA World Cup
Used to
Words
Unit 1
100

The phrasal verb used to say you have a friendly, smooth relationship with someone, as in: "My sister and I _______ with each other."

What is get on really well?

100

This World Cup was hosted by three countries. Name them.

Canada, Mexico and the USA

100

Spot the mistake in this sentence: "When we were kids, we used to had a dog that followed us to school."

What is "had" should be "have" (used to + base verb)?

100

The time of day when everyone gathers to eat breakfast, lunch, or dinner.

What is at mealtimes?

100

 Plural noun referring to all the people born and living at about the same time (e.g., grandparents, parents, and children).

What are generations?

200

An event where relatives gather together, often after not seeing each other for a long time.

What is a family reunion?

200

For the first time in World Cup history, this many teams competed in the tournament.

48

200

The correct form to complete the sentence: "Did you _______ be terrified of speaking in public before you became a teacher?"

What is use to (without the -d in questions)?

200

The past tense verb used when someone or something went missing and could no longer be seen.

What is disappeared?

200

A sympathetic phrase used to show compassion when someone tells you about a bad situation or minor problem.

What is "poor you"?

300

The verb used when you express dissatisfaction or annoyance about a service, product, or situation.

What is complain about?

300

This stadium in New York/New Jersey hosted the 2026 World Cup final.

MetLife Stadium

300

 "She _______ like coffee, but now she drinks two cups every morning."

 What is didn't use to?

300

Everyday routine tasks around the house, like washing dishes or sweeping the floor.

What is doing chores?

300

What is the name of the app that locks devices? 

What is DinnerTime?

400

To convince or talk someone into doing something they were hesitant about.

What is persuade somebody?

400

Who won the Golden Ball as the best player of the tournament?  

Rodri

400

Rephrase this sentence using used to without changing the meaning: "She had a habit of biting her nails when she was nervous, but she stopped last year."

What is "She used to bite her nails when she was nervous"?

400

Stood or remained outside the home until a very late hour at night.

What is staying out late?

400

To stop holding a grudge and excuse someone for a mistake or hurtful action.

What is forgive?

500

To stop a disagreement or conflict between parents, children, or relatives from happening.

What is prevent a family argument?

500

In the new 48-team format, these teams qualified for the knockout stage along with the 12 group winners and 12 runners-up.

The 8 best third-place teams

500

Rewrite without changing the meaning: “In the past, fans regularly watched football matches without VAR.” 

Fans used to watch football matches without VAR.

500

Conflicts/problems, stress, or bad feelings between relatives living together.

What are family tensions?

500

Names stages of life 

baby → toddler → child → teenager → young adult → adult → middle-aged person → elderly person


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