Used to be used to get used to

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Used to, be used to, get used to

• Used to shows that: a particular thing always happened or was true in the past. But it no longer happens or is no longer true now. • Examples: 1. David used to live in Madrid. 2. She used to exercise every morning, but since she had that terrible accident she doesn't exercise anymore. 3. Why don't you come and see me like you used to?

• Be used to is used to say that something is normal, not unusual. • Examples: 1. I'm used to living alone. 2. Don't worry, John is used to driving for long hours. He has worked as a professional driver for 20 years.

Translate. • I am used to waking up early every day. • Abby is used to working six days a week. • My father is used to eating dinner with us. The negative is also simple and you can provide more examples: • Gary is not used to getting up early.

• Get used to shows that something is in the process of becoming normal. Examples: He doesn't like that small town, but he'll get used to it. She found the heels too high, but she got used to them. Since the divorce, she has become very sad. But I think she'll get used to her new life. 4. I got used to living in Canada in spite of the cold weather. • 1. 2. 3.

Translate. • I am getting used to waking up early because I have a new job. Before this job, I worked nights so I always slept late into the morning. It is not easy getting used to waking up so early, but in a few more weeks, I am sure I will be used to it. • John couldn’t find a job for many months. Finally, his cousin got him a job at Home Depot. Now he works 35 hours a week. He’s getting used to working almost every day and he is happy to have a job. • Abby is not getting used to working six days a week. It is very difficult after only working for three days a week for a long time. She misses her children and doesn’t know how she will ever get used to her new hours.

Get used to and be used to are followed by either a noun or a gerund. Get used to + noun Get used to + gerund (verb+ing) I got used to the noise I'm used to the cold weather I got used to waking up early I'm used to working late at night

Choose the correct word. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. He used to (be/being) fat but now he's thin He isn't used to (work/working) in these bad conditions. How did you get used to (work/working) in the middle of this mess Did you write poems when (use to/used to) you were young? I need some time to get used to (live/living) in this town. Sting used to (be/being) a teacher before he became a famous singer. She'll get used to (live/living) in the extremely cold winter of Siberia. My mother didn't (use to/used to) drink much coffee. But now she has become addicted to it There used to (be/being) a lot of trees in this court yard. They have all been cut down.

Check answers 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. He used to be fat but now he's thin He isn't used to working in these bad conditions. How did you get used to working in the middle of this mess. Did you use to write poems when you were young? I need some time to get used to living in this town. Sting used to be a teacher before he became a famous singer. She'll get used to living in the extremely cold winter of Siberia. My mother didn't use to drink much coffee. But now she has become addicted to it. 9. There used to be a lot of trees in this court yard. They have all been cut down.

Choose the correct form. When I was young I _________ go swimming in the river. a. used to b. am used to 1. 2. She _________ in front of an audience because she is a politician. a. used to speak b. is used to speaking 3. My grandmother _________5 km to school every morning. a. used to walk b. is used to walking 4. When you move to Spain, you will soon _________ a siesta. a. used to have b. get used to having 5. She’s a nurse so she _________ sick people. a. used to look after b. is used to looking after 6. I _________ at night. It still feels strange after all this time. a. can’t get used to working b. used to work.

Check answers 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. a b b a

Match each half sentence to the correct ending. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. a) b) c) d) e) Tom is getting used to. . . We’re getting used to. . . I’m used to. . . They weren’t used to. . . . Maria is used to. . . Sharing my room with my sister Working for herself Driving their car on the motorway Living in our new home Working in his new office 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. e d a c b

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