Christmas Vocabulary
Used to
Classroom vocabulary
Past tense
Write a sentence
100

Guess the word:

These make a ringing sound and are often used during celebrations or to signal time. 

What is it about?

Bells

100

Complete the sentence using "used to" and the verbs in parentheses:

My dad _______ (drive) a red car when I was younger.

My dad used to drive a car when I was younger.

100

Guess the word:

A tool with two sharp blades joined together, used for cutting paper, fabric, or other materials.

What is it about? 

Scissors

100

What is the past form of the next verb?

RUN

RAN

100

Write a sentence in past simple using the next verb:

RUN

For example:

I ran to catch the bus yesterday morning.

200

Guess the word:

An animal that lives in cold regions and is known for pulling Santa's sleigh. 

What is it about?

Reindeer

200

Rewrite the sentence below in the negative form using "used to":

- I used to like horror movies.

I didn't use to like horror movies.

200

Guess the word:

A sticky substance used to join or attach things together, like paper or wood.

What is it about? 

Glue

200

What is the past form of the next verb?

EAT

ATE

200

Write a sentence in past simple using the next verb:

EAT

For example:

Last weekend I ate a hamburguer from a new restaurant in town.

300

Guess the word:

An explosive device that creates colorful lights and loud sounds in the sky, often used for celebrations. 

What is it about?

Firework

300

Form a question using "used to" with the given prompts:

they / go / camping in the summer?

Did they use to go camping in the summer?

300

Guess the word:

A small object used to remove pencil or pen marks from paper. 

What is it about?


Eraser

300

What is the past form of the next verb?

WRITE

WROTE

300

Write a sentence in past simple using the next verb:

WRITE


For example:

When my boyfriend and I celebrated our first month as a couple, I wrote him a letter.

400

Guess the word:

Soft, white flakes of frozen water that fall from the sky, often covering the ground in cold weather. 

What is it about?

Snow

400

Correct the mistakes if any:

I used to go swimming on Saturdays.

There is no error.

400

Guess the word:

A flat surface where teachers write, often found in classrooms.

What is it about?

Board

400

What is the past form of the next verb?

READ

READ

400

Write a sentence in past simple using the next verb:

READ

For example:

During the winter holidays, I read The Hunger Games bookIt's a very interesting book.

500

Guess the word:

Decorative objects used to make something look more beautiful, often hung on a Christmas tree during the holiday season.

What is it about? 

Ornaments

500

Write one sentence about your own life using "used to". 

It can be positive, negative or interrogative.

For example: 

I didn't use to wake up early when I was in elementary school.

500

Guess the word:

A pen with bright-colored ink used to mark important text in books or documents. 

What is it about?

Highlighter

500

What is the past form of the next verb?

SPEAK

SPOKE

500

Write a sentence in past simple using the next verb:

SPEAK

For example:

She spoke to her teacher about the homework after class.