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STRUCTURE OF "USED TO" ? |
FORM[used to + VERB] Example:
It is better not to use "used to" in questions or negative forms; however, this is sometimes done in informal spoken English. It is better to ask questions and create negative sentences using Simple Past. USE 1 Habit in the Past"Used to" expresses the idea that something was an old habit that stopped in the past. It indicates that something was often repeated in the past, but it is not usually done now. Examples:
USE 2 Past Facts and Generalizations"Used to" can also be used to talk about past facts or generalizations which are no longer true. Examples:
"Used to" vs. Simple PastBoth Simple Past and "Used to" can be used to describe past habits, past facts and past generalizations; however, "used to" is preferred when emphasizing these forms of past repetition in positive sentences. On the other hand, when asking questions or making negative sentences, Simple Past is preferred. Examples:
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