Used to / Would (Past Habits)
Talk about past habits and states
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A learner makes a clear choice about used to / would (past habits) while speaking or writing for a real audience.
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Answer: Used to can describe a past state.
Identify the exact word or structure that carries the intended meaning.
Answer: Past habit contrasts with Accustomed now.
Contrasting a model with a near alternative helps the important feature stand out.
Answer: Say “I used to play”, not “I used to played”.
Immediate corrective feedback is most useful when it identifies both the change and its purpose.
Answer: I am used to travelling early.
The model is one possible answer. Your own accurate, natural example is the goal.
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Practise Used to / Would (Past Habits)
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