Fill in the blanks with used to, be used to, or get/become used to Note: remember to write the verb and conjugate it.
1. In the past, Paola’s English (be) worse. Now it’s much better. 2. I (not/enjoy) studying when I was a child. Now I do. 3. I (drive) in on snowy roads. I have done it for many years. 4. People (communicate) more face to face in the past. 5. Many seniors (not/use) cell phones. They don’t have experience. 6. John is not comfortable with his new job yet, but he is slowly it.
Explanation: We use "was" here because we are talking about the past. Paola's English used to be worse in the past, but now it has improved.
2. I didn't enjoy studying when I was a child. Now I do.
Explanation: We use "didn't" here to talk about the past. In the past, I didn't enjoy studying, but now I do.
3. I am used to driving on snowy roads. I have done it for many years.
Explanation: We use "am" and "have" here to show the present perfect tense. "Am used to" means that I have become accustomed to driving on snowy roads because I have been doing it for many years.
4. People used to communicate more face to face in the past.
Explanation: We use "used to" here to describe a past habit or situation. In the past, people had the habit of communicating more face to face.
5. Many seniors are not used to using cell phones. They don't have experience.
Explanation: We use "are" here to show the present tense. "Are not used to" means that many seniors are not accustomed to using cell phones because they don't have experience with them.
6. John is not comfortable with his new job yet, but he is slowly getting used to it.
Explanation: We use "is" and "getting" here to show the present continuous tense. "Is getting used to" means that John is in the process of becoming accustomed to his new job. He is not comfortable with it yet, but he is slowly adapting to it.