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Talking About Past Habits and Situations

Names: ………………………………………………………….

"Used to" and "Would"

1. Explanation

🔹 "Used to"

We use "used to" to talk about:
✅ Past habits (things we did regularly in the past but don’t do now).
✅ Past states (situations that were true in the past but have changed).

📌 Form:

• Positive: I used to play football every weekend.
• Negative: I didn’t use to like coffee.
• Question: Did you use to have long hair?

🚫 We don't use "would" for past states. I used to have long hair. (Correct). I would have long hair. (Incorrect)

🔹 "Would"

We use "would" to talk about:
✅ Repeated past actions and habits (but NOT past states).

📌 Form:

• Positive: When I was a child, I would visit my grandma every Sunday.
• Negative: She wouldn’t eat vegetables when she was younger.

🚫 No question form with "would" for past habits. Use "Did you use to...?" instead.

2. Exercises

A. Complete the Conversations

Fill in the blanks using "used to," "didn't use to," "would," or "wouldn't."

1. A: You’re so fit now! But I remember you ______________ (not/exercise) much before.
   B: Yeah, I ______________ (spend) all my weekends watching TV.
2. A: ______________ (you/play) the piano when you were a child?
   B: Yes! I ______________ (practice) every day, but I stopped when I was 15.
3. A: My grandpa ______________ (tell) me bedtime stories when I was little.
   B: That’s sweet! My parents ______________ (not/read) to me much, but I loved books.

B. Rewrite the Sentences

Rewrite the sentences using "used to" or "would" where possible.

1. I often played outside with my friends after school.
   → _______________________________________
2. She was very shy when she was younger.
   → _______________________________________
3. My brother always helped me with my homework.
   → _______________________________________
4. They had a small shop in our town.
   → _______________________________________

C. Past vs. Now

Look at the situations below. Write one sentence about the past and one about now using "used to" and "but now..."

1. I hated vegetables before. Now, I eat them every day.
   → I ________________ vegetables, but now I ________________.
2. My parents were strict. Now, they are more outgoing.
   → They ________________, but now ________________.
3. I didn’t enjoy studying English before. Now, I love it!
   → I ________________, but now ________________.

D. Short Paragraph Exercise

Write a short paragraph (4–5 sentences) about how your life has changed. Use "used to," "didn’t use to," "would," and "wouldn’t."

Example:
"When I was a child, I used to be very shy. I wouldn’t talk much in class, and I used to feel nervous meeting new people. I used to love playing outside, and my friends and I would ride our bikes every day. Now, I’m more confident, and I love socializing."

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Talking About Past Habits and Situations

Names: ………………………………………………………….

"Used to" and "Would"

1. Explanation

🔹 "Used to"

We use "used to" to talk about:
✅ Past habits (things we did regularly in the past but don’t do now).
✅ Past states (situations that were true in the past but have changed).

📌 Form:

• Positive: I used to play football every weekend.
• Negative: I didn’t use to like coffee.
• Question: Did you use to have long hair?

🚫 We don't use "would" for past states. I used to have long hair. (Correct). I would have long hair. (Incorrect)

🔹 "Would"

We use "would" to talk about:
✅ Repeated past actions and habits (but NOT past states).

📌 Form:

• Positive: When I was a child, I would visit my grandma every Sunday.
• Negative: She wouldn’t eat vegetables when she was younger.

🚫 No question form with "would" for past habits. Use "Did you use to...?" instead.

2. Exercises

A. Complete the Conversations

Fill in the blanks using "used to," "didn't use to," "would," or "wouldn't."

1. A: You’re so fit now! But I remember you ______________ (not/exercise) much before.
   B: Yeah, I ______________ (spend) all my weekends watching TV.
2. A: ______________ (you/play) the piano when you were a child?
   B: Yes! I ______________ (practice) every day, but I stopped when I was 15.
3. A: My grandpa ______________ (tell) me bedtime stories when I was little.
   B: That’s sweet! My parents ______________ (not/read) to me much, but I loved books.

B. Rewrite the Sentences

Rewrite the sentences using "used to" or "would" where possible.

1. I often played outside with my friends after school.
   → _______________________________________
2. She was very shy when she was younger.
   → _______________________________________
3. My brother always helped me with my homework.
   → _______________________________________
4. They had a small shop in our town.
   → _______________________________________

C. Past vs. Now

Look at the situations below. Write one sentence about the past and one about now using "used to" and "but now..."

1. I hated vegetables before. Now, I eat them every day.
   → I ________________ vegetables, but now I ________________.
2. My parents were strict. Now, they are more outgoing.
   → They ________________, but now ________________.
3. I didn’t enjoy studying English before. Now, I love it!
   → I ________________, but now ________________.

D. Short Paragraph Exercise

Write a short paragraph (4–5 sentences) about how your life has changed. Use "used to," "didn’t use to," "would," and "wouldn’t."

Example:
"When I was a child, I used to be very shy. I wouldn’t talk much in class, and I used to feel nervous meeting new people. I used to love playing outside, and my friends and I would ride our bikes every day. Now, I’m more confident, and I love socializing."

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Exercise: Forming Questions about Clothes

Part 1: Yes/No Questions

Rewrite the sentences below as yes/no questions using "do" or "does".

1. You need a new shirt.
   • Question: Do you need a new shirt?
2. She wants a pair of jeans.
   • Question: Does she want a pair of jeans?
3. They like the red dress.
   • Question: Do they like the red dress?
4. He has a blue jacket.
   • Question: Does he have a blue jacket?
5. We need some new shoes.
   • Question: Do we need some new shoes?

Part 2: Information Questions

Rewrite the statements below as information questions using "do" or "does" and the question words (what, which, why, when, where, who).

1. You need a new shirt.
   • Question: What do you need?
2. She wants a pair of jeans.
   • Question: What does she want?
3. They like the red dress.
   • Question: Which dress do they like?
4. He has a blue jacket.
   • Question: What color jacket does he have?
5. We need some new shoes.
   • Question: What do we need?

Part 3: Create Your Own Questions

Now, create your own yes/no and information questions about clothes using the verbs need, want, like, and have.

1. (Yes/No Question)
   • Statement: I need a warm sweater.
   • Question:
   • Why do you want to buy a new jacket?
2. (Information Question)
   • Statement: She likes the black boots.
   • Question: What color shoes does she like?
3. (Yes/No Question)
   • Statement: They have a lot of scarves.
   • Question: ____Do they have a lot of scarves_________________________________?
4. (Information Question)
   • Statement: He wants a new belt.
   • Question: ______What does he want___________________________?

Part 1: Yes/No Questions

Rewrite the sentences below as yes/no questions using "do" or "does".

1. You need a new shirt.
   • Question: Do you need a new shirt?
2. She wants a pair of jeans.
   • Question: Does she want a pair of jeans?
3. They like the red dress.
   • Question: Do they like the red dress?
4. He has a blue jacket.
   • Question: Does he have a blue jacket?
5. We need some new shoes.
   • Question: Do we need some new shoes?

Part 2: Information Questions

Rewrite the statements below as information questions using "do" or "does" and the question words (what, which, why, when, where, who).

1. You need a new shirt.
   • Question: What do you need?
2. She wants a pair of jeans.
   • Question: What does she want?
3. They like the red dress.
   • Question: Which dress do they like?
4. He has a blue jacket.
   • Question: What color jacket does he have?
5. We need some new shoes.
   • Question: What do we need?

Part 3: Create Your Own Questions

Now, create your own yes/no and information questions about clothes using the verbs need, want, like, and have.

1. (Yes/No Question)
   • Statement: I need a warm sweater.
   • Question: ________Do you need a sweater__________________?
2. (Yes/No Question)
   • Statement: They have a lot of scarves.
   • Question: ______________Do they have a scarf_____________?

Exercise: Forming Questions with Why, What, Which, and One/Ones

Part 1: Complete the Questions

Complete the questions using "why," "what," "which," "one," or "ones."

1. ____Why____ do you want to buy a new jacket?
2. ___What_____ color shoes do you need?
3. ___Which_____ dress do you like, the red one or the blue one?
4. ___What_____ do you have in your shopping bag?
5. _____Which___ do you prefer, the striped shirt or the plain one?
6. _____Why___ did you choose the black boots?
7. ___Which_____ jeans are more comfortable, the skinny ones or the regular ones?
8. ____What____ accessories do you want to wear with your outfit?
9. ____Which____ of these hats is your favorite?
10. _____Why__ does he need a new suit?