1. Tense System • Level 2

Used to vs. Would

10 Questions • 3 Minutes

📖 Lesson: Used to vs. Would

Definition

Both structures describe past habits that don't happen now. But there is a key difference rule.

The Rule

Used to: Works for EVERYTHING (Actions + States).
Would: Works for ACTIONS ONLY. Never use 'would' for states like be, live, have, love.

Examples

Action: "I *used to* play" OR "I *would* play." (Both OK)
State: "I *used to* live here." (OK)
State: "I *would* live here." (WRONG!)

Note

Negative: "I didn't *use to*..." (Drop the 'd')

📋 Practice Questions

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1. I _____ live in London.

Awould
Bused to
Cuse to
Dusing to

2. We _____ go to the beach.

Awould
Bused
Cuse to
Dare used

3. Did you _____ play football?

Ause to
Bused to
Cwould
Dusually

4. I _____ have long hair.

Awould
Bused to
Cuse to
Dam used to

5. He _____ be a teacher.

Awould
Bused to
Cuse to
Duses to

6. We _____ sit by the fire.

Awould
Bused
Cuse to
Dwere used

7. I didn't _____ like spice.

Ause to
Bused to
Cwould
Dused

8. Grandma _____ tell us stories.

Awould
Buse to
Cwas used to
Duses to

9. There _____ be a cinema.

Awould
Bused to
Cuse to
Duses

10. I _____ believe in Santa.

Awould
Bused to
Cuse to
Dam used