Used to, get used to, be used to
Past Simple vs Past Continuous
Adjectives + Prepositions
Subject Object Questions
Random Facts about generations
100

This phrase describes a habit or state in the past that no longer exists.

used to

100

"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.

100

She’s afraid ______ spiders.

of

100

Statement: "Emily painted a beautiful picture."

  • Subject question: "Who painted a beautiful picture?"
  • Object question: "What did Emily paint?"
100

This generation, born roughly between 1981 and 1996, is known for growing up with the rise of the internet.

Millennials

200

Fill in the blank: "I ______ waking up early now, but it was hard at first."

am used to

200

"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.

200

Complete the sentence: "He’s good ______ solving problems."

at

200

"Tom helped Sarah with her homework."

  • Subject question: "Who helped Sarah with her homework?"
  • Object question: "Who did Tom help with her homework?"
200

This generation, also known as "Zoomers," was born after Millennials and is known for being highly tech-savvy.

Who are Generation Z?

300

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

300

"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.

300

Correct this sentence: "He’s bad in math."

bad at math

300

"They built a new bridge in the city."

  • Subject question: "Who built a new bridge in the city?"
  • Object question: "What did they build in the city?"
300

This marine animal, known for its intelligence, has three hearts and blue blood.

octopus

400

Complete the sentence: "She’s finding it hard to adjust, but she’ll eventually ______ living in the city."

Get used to

400

"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.

400

he's interested ____ the project.

in

400

"John discovered a hidden treasure."

  • Subject question: "Who discovered a hidden treasure?"
  • Object question: "What did John discover?"
400

The peregrine falcon is the fasted bird/animal in the world. What is its top flying speed?

386 kilometers per hour

500

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."

500

"The teacher ______ (explain) the topic when the fire alarm ______ (go) off."


  1. 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

500

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 

500

The students organized a charity event.



  • Subject question: "Who organized a charity event?"
  • Object question: "What did the students organize?"



4o

500

how many kilometeres are there between Madrid and Washington D.C. 

6,084 km