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Worksheet 11
Used to + infinitive
1 Complete the sentences with these words. 4 John _______________ like Mary, but he
doesn t now.
didn t use to used to use to
a) used to b) use to c) didn t use to
1 What did you _______ throw away? 5 People _______________ produce as much
2 We _______ throw things away. rubbish as we do nowadays.
3 We _______ keep things we might want a) used to b) use to c) didn t use to
later. 6 Did you _______________ collect anything
when you were young?
2 Choose the correct words to complete each
a) used to b) use to c) didn t use to
sentence.
200 years ago &
4 Complete these sentences with used to or
1 & people used to / didn t use to make their didn t use to.
own clothes. 1 I _______________ play the guitar, but I do
2 & people used to / didn t use to have now.
mobile phones. 2 I _______________ ride a bike, but I don t any
3 & people used to / didn t use to read books. more.
4 & people used to / didn t use to watch TV. 3 I _______________ collect stamps, but I don t
5 & people used to / didn t use to drive cars. any more.
6 & people used to / didn t use to walk 4 I _______________ enjoy getting up early, but I
everywhere. do now.
5 I _______________ be worried about the
3 Choose the correct words to complete each
environment, but I am now.
sentence.
6 I _______________ be afraid of flying, but I m
1 Why did people _______________ mend their
not anymore.
clothes?
7 I _______________ know how to use a
a) used to b) use to c) didn t use to
computer, but I do now.
2 I _______________ like watching football, but
now I do.
a) used to b) use to c) didn t use to
3 What did you _______________ like doing
when you were young?
a) used to b) use to c) didn t use to
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