2for 1–8 below decide which sentences are correct. then decide why the incorrect sentences are wrong. 1 i would work at the post office during holidays when i was young. 2 students used to play silly games, but they would never hurt anyone. 3 my father would work as a lawyer, but he didn’t do it for long. 4 people in my hometown would hold lots of parties at all times of the year. 5 my uncle used to mend machinery and would even build his own car. 6 my brothers and sisters didn’t use to go to university. they went straight into work after secondary school. 7 as a rule, people left their doors unlocked; there never used to be any break-ins. 8 people didn’t use to throw things out rather than mending them, as they do now
incorrect sentences are wrong.
1 I would work at the post office during holidays when I was young. wrong
2 Students used to play silly games, but they would never hurt anyone. correct
3 My father would work as a lawyer, but he didn’t do it for long. wrong
4 People in my hometown would hold lots of parties at all times of the year. correct
5 My uncle used to mend machinery and would even build his own car. correct
6 My brothers and sisters didn’t use to go to university. They went straight into work after secondary school. wrong
7 As a rule, people left their doors unlocked; there never used to be any break-ins.
wrong
8 People didn’t use to throw things out rather than mending them, as they do now. correct