Used To for Past Tense
Learn how to use the use to in English to talk about things in the past.
Can you answer these grammar questions correctly?
Used to + base verb
Use the modal used to when talking about past events that no longer occur.
Point 1: We often use used to when asked about present activities.
- Do you play golf?
✅ I used to play, but not anymore. I don't have time. - Do you play any instruments?
✅ Not really. I used to play the guitar, but not anymore.
Point 2: We often use not anymore with used to to clarify that the action no longer happens.
- Do you cook much?
✅ Not anymore. I used to though. - Do you see your friend from school?
✅ Not really. We used to meet once a week, but now we are too busy with life.
Point 3: In Yes/No questions, we can reply with just used to followed by but and a reason.
- Do you study French?
✅ I used to, but I gave up. - Do you and your family travel much?
✅ We used to, but now we don't have time.
