Used To And Would

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    Which sentence is *not* correct?

    • I would go shopping with her every Friday.
    • I would have very blond hair.
    • She would call me after class to chat.
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This quiz focuses on the usage of 'used to' and 'would' in English grammar, assessing understanding of their correct application in different contexts. It tests the ability to distinguish between these terms through various scenarios, enhancing learners' grasp of past habits and states.

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  • 2. 

    I _______ study a lot when I was at university.

    • Didn't use to

    • Wouldn't

    Correct Answer
    A. Didn't use to
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "didn't use to". This is because the phrase "use to" is used to talk about past habits or actions that were regular or repeated in the past but are no longer true in the present. In this sentence, the speaker is saying that they did not have the habit or practice of studying a lot when they were in university.

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  • 3. 

    I ______ be really good at painting.

    • Would

    • Used to

    • Was

    Correct Answer
    A. Used to
    Explanation
    The phrase "used to" is used to talk about past habits or states that are no longer true. In this case, the speaker is referring to their ability in painting in the past. By using "used to," they imply that they were once skilled at painting, but may not be currently.

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  • 4. 

    When I was a child, we _______ live in the countryside.

    • Used to

    • Would

    • Both are fine

    Correct Answer
    A. Used to
    Explanation
    The phrase "used to" is used to describe past habits or states that no longer exist. In this context, it implies that the speaker and their family lived in the countryside when the speaker was a child, but they no longer do. The word "would" can also be used to describe past habits, but it is typically used when referring to specific repeated actions in the past. Both "used to" and "would" are acceptable in this sentence, but "used to" is more commonly used in this context.

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  • 5. 

    Which sentence is *not* correct?

    • I didn't use to like cheese when I was younger.

    • I didn't use to walk home after school.

    • As a child, I would hate having to get up early.

    Correct Answer
    A. As a child, I would hate having to get up early.
    Explanation
    The sentence "As a child, I would hate having to get up early" is not correct because it should be "As a child, I used to hate having to get up early." The phrase "used to" should be used to indicate a past habit or action.

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  • 6. 

    The weather ______ be so hot in spring. I think it's global warming.

    • Didn't use to

    • Didn't used to

    • Wouldn't

    Correct Answer
    A. Didn't use to
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "didn't use to". This is because the phrase "didn't use to" is used to talk about past habits or states that were true in the past but are not true now. In this case, the speaker is referring to the fact that the weather was not as hot in the past during spring, indicating a change that they attribute to global warming.

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  • 7. 

    When I was a child I _____ like peanuts.

    • Didn't use to

    • Wouldn't

    • Both are correct

    Correct Answer
    A. Didn't use to
    Explanation
    The phrase "didn't use to" is the correct answer because it is used to describe a past habit or action that no longer occurs in the present. In this case, the sentence is referring to the speaker's dislike for peanuts when they were a child. The phrase "wouldn't" is not appropriate in this context as it implies a refusal or unwillingness to do something, rather than describing a past habit or action. Therefore, the correct answer is "didn't use to."

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  • 8. 

    When the weather was bad, I _______ stay home and read comic books.

    • Used to

    • Would

    • Both are fine

    Correct Answer
    A. Both are fine
    Explanation
    Both "used to" and "would" are correct in this context because they both indicate a habitual action in the past. They imply that whenever the weather was bad, the person would always choose to stay home and read comic books. The choice between "used to" and "would" is a matter of personal preference or regional variation.

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  • 9. 

    On Sundays, my mum _______ wake us up and cook pancakes.

    • Used to

    • Would

    • Both are possible

    Correct Answer
    A. Both are possible
    Explanation
    Both "used to" and "would" are possible in this context because they both indicate a habitual action that happened in the past. "Used to" is used to talk about past habits or states that are no longer true, while "would" is used to describe repeated actions or habits in the past. In this case, both phrases convey the idea that on Sundays, the speaker's mom had the habit of waking them up and cooking pancakes.

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  • 10. 

    In the morning he _______ sit on the front porch and read.

    • Used to

    • Would

    • Both are fine

    Correct Answer
    A. Both are fine
    Explanation
    Both "used to" and "would" can be used to describe habitual actions in the past. "Used to" emphasizes that the action was a regular habit in the past, but it no longer happens. "Would" also indicates a past habit, often with a sense of nostalgia or fondness for the past. In this case, both options effectively convey the idea that the person regularly sat on the front porch and read in the morning.

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  • 11. 

    When I worked at that company, I was very busy, so I ________ eat my lunch in the office, not at home.

    • Would

    • Wouldn't

    • Didn't use to

    Correct Answer
    A. Would
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "would" because it is used to indicate a repeated action or habit in the past. In this context, it suggests that the speaker regularly ate their lunch in the office while working at the company.

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  • 12. 

    My brother and I _______ fight all the time.

    • Used to

    • Would

    • Both are fine

    Correct Answer
    A. Both are fine
    Explanation
    Both "used to" and "would" can be used in this sentence to indicate a habitual action in the past. "Used to" is more commonly used in American English, while "would" is more commonly used in British English.

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