THINK ABOUT IT Discuss the questions with a partner or in a small group. 1. W hat are some other sports people take part in to raise money? Give some examples. 2. Why are sports an especially good way to persuade people to make donations to good causes? Explain.
8.17 Used To / Be Used To / Get Used To EXAMPLES
EXPLANATION
Mimi used to own a 10-speed bike. Now she owns a 24-speed bike. I didn’t use to exercise much. Now I exercise almost every day.
Used to + the base form shows that an activity was repeated or habitual in the past. This activity has been discontinued. For the negative, we use didn’t use to. We omit the d in the negative.
Mimi is used to riding her bike in Chicago, which is flat. She isn’t used to the cold wind in Alaska.
Be used to + gerund or noun means to be accustomed to. This phrase describes a person’s habits. It shows what is normal and comfortable. For the negative, we use be + not + used to. We don't omit the d in the negative.
Chicago is flat. Mimi had to get used to riding her bike in the mountains. Some of the riders couldn’t get used to the cold wind and had to quit.
Get used to + gerund or noun means “become accustomed to.” For the negative, we often use can’t or couldn’t before get used to. We don't omit the d in the negative.
Pronunciation Note: The d in used to is not pronounced.
EXERCISE 29 Finish these statements. Answers may vary. 1. I used to
exercise once a week
, but now I exercise every day.
2. I used to
to work. Now I ride my bike. It’s good exercise and I save money.
3. I used to
my bike only in the summer. But now I do it all year-round.
4. I used to
only money. Now I donate time and money to help others.
5. I used to
my extra money, but now I donate it to charity.
ABOUT YOU Complete the sentences so that they are true for you. 1. I used to 2. I didn’t use to
. , but now I
3. I’m used to
in the morning.
4. I’m not used to 5. When I
.
on weekends. I had to get used
.
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