Used to

Use used to for past habits and states that were true before but are not true now.

When do we use it?

Describe changed past routines and form negatives and questions with use to.

Form

Use used to + base verb; after did or did not, write use to.

• I used to play outside.
• I didn't use to like coffee.
• Did you use to live here?

Key contrast

Read the whole context and identify the time, meaning, noun type or sentence structure before choosing.

Common mistakes

• I use to played. → I used to play.
• I didn't used to. → I didn't use to.

Remember

Use used to for past habits and states that were true before but are not true now.

Quick check

• Find the grammar clue.
• Check the subject and verb form.
• Confirm that the answer fits both structure and meaning.