Form 4: Unit 1: Past Simple

We used the Past Simple"

a)for actions that started and were completed at a specific time in the past

eg: I went out with Jim yesterday.

b)for habitual or repeated actions in the past

eg: Mary often went fishing with her dad when she was a child.

c) for completed actions that happened one after the other in the past.

eg: He opened the door, got in quietly and turned on the lights.

d) for permanent situations in the past.

eg: I lived in London for 20 years.

we used to to talk about something that happened regularly in the past, but no longer does.

eg:

We used to go rollerblading every afternoon when we were young.

I didn't use to like cherries, but now I do.

- be used to + -ing form(gerund) be accustomed to doing something

eg:

I'm not used to staying up late on weekdays.

Are you used to getting up at 6am every day?

-get used to + -ing form (gerund) +become accustomed to something.

eg :

A: I can't get used to living by myself.

B: Don't worry, You'll get used to it.