Used to
These days I use to watch DVDs at home.
These days I watch DVDs at home.
I can't get in. I ______(lost) my key.
I can't get in. I've lost my key.
degree
I have a bachelor's degree in history.
The ceiling was so low, he couldn't _______ straight.
What was the first sky scraper in Seattle?
Smith Tower
They don't use to eat Chinese food very often now.
They don't eat Chinese food very often now.
The town where I live is very different now. _____ (it / change) a lot.
The town where I live is very different now. It has changed a lot.
fight like cats and dogs
My sister and I used to fight like cats and dogs.
She couldn't hear the radio very well, so she ______
turned it up.
What company was founded in Seattle and has a waterfall in Pioneer Square?
UPS
Justin studied French, but now he's taking classes to learn Arabic.
Justin used to study French, but now he's taking classes to learn Arabic.
Quick! We need to call an ambulance.
_____ (there / be) an accident.
Quick! We need to call an ambulance. There has been an accident.
take after
I take after my grandmother; we're both very tall.
Lisa dropped her keys, so she _______.
picked them up.
Where is the Fallen Firefighters Memorial located?
Occidental Park
My brother didn't use to eat meat, but his doctor said he needed more protein so now he eats lots of fish.
I ______ (buy) a new car. You must come and see it.
I've bought a new car. You must come and see it.
celebrate
We're going out to dinner to celebrate my birthday.
Tom was a long way behind the other runners, but he managed to ___________ to them.
catch up
What is the name of Seattle's oldest restaurant?
Merchant's Café
The oceans didn't use to be full of fish, but now they aren't.
The oceans used to be full of fish, but now they aren't.
(Emily / earn / a lot of money / this year)
Emily has earned a lot of money this year.
I really hit it off with my new neighbor.
Sue got bored with her job and decided to _______.
give it up
What is Nicole's favorite neighborhood in Seattle?
Capitol Hill!