Used to and would exercises: 5 sets with answers, A2–B2
5 free exercise sets on used to and would (A2–B2), with answers. Read the rule, see common mistakes, then fill the gaps and check every answer instantly.
5 sets32 exercisesA2–B2Jump to the sets
- A21
- B12
- B22
Used to and would: how it works
Used to + infinitive describes past habits and states that are no longer true: I used to live in Lima. Would + infinitive also describes repeated past actions, but not states: Every summer we would swim in the lake. For a present habit, use be used to + -ing: I'm used to getting up early.
Used to vs would
| used to: states and habits | would: repeated actions |
|---|---|
| I used to have a bike. | Every Sunday I would ride it to the lake. |
| We used to live near the sea. | In the evenings we would walk on the beach. |
| She used to be very shy. | At parties she would stay in the corner. |
Exercises by level
5 sets · 32 exercises| Level | Exercise set | Exercises |
|---|---|---|
| A2 | Used to | 7 |
| B1 | Used to | 7 |
| B1 | Used to (2) | 6 |
| B2 | Used to and would | 5 |
| B2 | Used to and would (Set B) | 7 |
Common mistakes
Wrong:
I use to play tennis as a child.Right: I used to play tennis as a child.
Write used to in positive sentences.
Wrong:
Did you used to live here?Right: Did you use to live here?
After did, write use to.
Wrong:
I would have long hair.Right: I used to have long hair.
Would doesn't describe past states.
Wrong:
I'm used to get up early.Right: I'm used to getting up early.
Be used to is followed by -ing.