Lesson 4

Grammar

used to

1 Listen to Nadia and her dad. Read and circle T (true) or F (false).

1 Nadia's dad didn't use to like History at school. T/F

2 Nadia didn't use to like History, but she likes it now. T/F

3 Nadia's dad didn't use to have to study hard at Maths. T/F

4 Nadia's dad used to do really well in his Art exams. T/F

5 Nadia's dad's favourite hobby used to be playing with computers. T/F

6 Nadia's favourite school subject is ICT. T/F

2 Read and circle the correct answers.

1 There used to / didn't use to be a bakery in Pudding Lane.

2 In 1666, most houses used to /didn't use to be made of stone.

3 Fires used to / didn't use to be able to move very quickly.

4 People used to / didn't use to call the fire brigade.

5 People used to / didn't use to throw buckets of water over the fire.

3 Read and complete the sentences with the correct form of used to.

1 didn't use to go (go) camping, but now I go four or five times a year. I love it!

2 Many tourists use to visit (visit) our town, but now they prefer other places.

3 My dad use to be (be) a tour guide. Now he has his own tour company.

4 Write survey questions. Then write true answers for you.

1 Did you use to be afraid of the dark?

No / Yes, I...

2 Did your parents use to read to you?

3 Did your family use to go camping?

4 Did you use to watch cartoons?

5 Did your friends use to play with toys?

6 Did you use to sleep with the light on?