eAge-English.in: USED TO , BE USED TO AND GET USED TO

USED TO , BE USED TO AND GET USED TO

Used to + Verb infinitive refers to a habit or state in the past.

It is used only in the Past Simple Tense.

Past Habits:- If you used to do something, you did it for a period of time in the past but but you don’t do any more.

We used to live there when I was a child.

I used to walk to school everyday when I was a child.

Past States:- we also say used to express a state that existed in the past but doesn’t exist now. States are not actions. We express states with stative verb such as have , believe, know, and like.

Example:

I used to like the Beatles, but now I never listen to them.

He used to have long hair, but now it’s very short.

I used to believe in magic when I was a child.

I didn’t use to like wine, but now I love it.

Did he use to work in your office?

Structure:

Affirmative: S+ Used to + V1 +O…

Negative : S + didn’t + use to + V1+ O.

Interrogative:

Did/Didn’t +S+ use to+ V1+ O ?

Wh - wo + Did/Didn’t +S+ use to+ V1+ O ?

Example:01

1. राम धूम्रपान करते थे। Ram used to smoke.

2.मैं रोज सुबह टहलने जाता था। I used to walk in the morning everyday.

3. हम रोज शाम को मैदान में खेलते थे।

We used to play in the field every evening.

4. राम धूम्रपान नहीं करते थे।

Ram didn’t used to smoke.

5. मै सुबह में नहीं टहला करता था। I didn’t use to walk in the morning.

6 . हमलोग प्रत्येक शाम को क्रिकेट नहीं खेला करते थे।
We didn’t use to play in the field every evening.

7. क्या राम धूम्रपान करता था ?
Did Ram use to smoke?

8. क्या राम सुबह में टहलता था ?
Didn’t Ram use to walk in the morning?

9. राम सुबह में क्यों नहीं टहलता था ?
Why didn’t Ram use to walk in the morning?

10. जब वह छोटी थी तब वह एक लंबी दूरी की धावक हुआ करती थी।
She used to be a long distance runner when she was younger.

11. मुझे नींद नहीं आती थी, लेकिन फिर मैंने योग करना शुरू कर दिया और यह वास्तव में मेरी मदद करता है।
I didn’t use to sleep very well but then I started doing yoga and it really helps me.

12. क्या आप एक बच्चे के रूप में यहां आते थे?
Did you used to come here as a child?

Be Used to

If you are used to something, you have often done or experienced it; it is not strange , new or difficult for you.

Affirmative:

S+to be+ used to+ V4+O…

(To be --- means is , are , am, was , were, being etc)

I am used to getting up early in the morning. I don’t mind it.

She didn’t complain about the neighbours’ loud party. She was used to the noise.

I don’t think Ram’s strange- I’m used to him.

I don’t understand him, I’m not used to his accent yet.

Negative :

S +to be +not+ used to + V1+ ing+ O.

Interrogative:

to be +S+ used to+ V1+ ing+ O ?

Wh - words + to be +S+ used to+ V1+ ing+ O ?

Examples:

We use “are/is + used to” with reference to things /actions / events.

The soldiers are used to living on dry rations in remote areas.

We are used to getting up early in the morning.

I am not used to such weather.

She was not used to eating her dinner so early.

Old people feel sad when their children leave home. But they get used to their loneliness gradually.

I am not used to sharing clothes with anyone.

Ram is not used to taking orders from anyone.

You see, I am not used to so many medicines.

Get used to :

We use “get used to “ to show than one will be /could be familiar with weather or situation.

( apako adat pad gayi/ jayegi).

Structure:

(A). S + to be + get used to + situation-----

(B). S + to have + got used to + situation-----

For example:

Don’t worry. You will soon get used to the heat and humidity of Bihar.

Now I have got used to the cold of J&K.

Now six month later she has got used to the routine.

I have got used to this schedule.

I will have to got used to it.

I am finding this new job hard but I am sure I will get used to it soon.

It took my mother years to get used to living in London after moving from Pakistan.

I am getting used to noise now.I found it really stressful when I first moved in .

“Be use to” and “get used to” are followed by a noun, pronoun or the ing form of a verb, and can be used about past, present and future.

I used to vs I am used to

Look at the following two sentences

I used to drink green tea.

I am used drinking green tea.

What’s the difference between two sentences

In the first sentence., “ I used to green tea.” means that in the past I drank green tea, but now I don’t.

‘Used to’ describes an action that did happen, now doesn’t happen now.

Some other examples:

1. When I was young, I used to play with dolls. But I don’t anymore.

Before I passed my driving test, I used to cycle everywhere.

Now in the second sentence.

“ I am used to drinking green tea.” means that at first drinking green tea was strange and unusual, but now it has become familiar.

Be used to describes that action that was , perhaps difficult and is now easy. As “I am accustomed to green tea” has same meaning.

Some other examples.

I’m getting used to strange smell in the factory.

It took me a while, but I’m finally used to using this new software.

I’ll never get used to the heat in India.

READING SECTION ( LET'S SUM UP)

1. When I reached New York it was snowing. I am not used to such weather. I pulled out my woolens and wore them layer upon layer till I felt worm and cozy. But I had a new problem. I was unable to move comfortably as I am not used to wearing heavy woolens. Seven years passed since then. Now I have got used to the cold. I don’t need to pile woolen on my body. I manage with a thick jacket.

2. She was taken aback. She was to finish her dinner at 6:30 which was served in the large mess. She was not used to eating her dinner so early.

Surely, she would not be hungry at that time. That was her teatime. But she decided to follow the regimen of the ashram. Now six months later she has got used to the routine. She does not miss her evening tea and snacks either.

3. Lata’s school starts very early. She leaves home a t 6:30 in the morning. She does not mind it.

Friend: Doesn’t getting up so early bother you sometimes?

Lata: Not really. I have got used to this schedule. I have been doing it for last fifteen years.

4. Shyam is new to the hostel. He likes to bathe everyday. And wear clean clothes he doesn’t like to share his clothes with anyone.

Friend: Hey Shyam why are you worried about the laundry not arriving?

Why don’t just take my shirt and wear it for today?

Shyam: I am afraid , I don’t like the idea. I am not used to sharing clothes with anyone.

5. Lata was prescribed the medicines by her doctor. She had never taken so many medicines before. So she would often forget them.

Doctor: I find you do not take medicines regularly.

Lata: I am sorry, Doctor. I forget. You see I am not used to so many medicines. Don’t worry, I think, I will get used to it in a week or two.

6. Mr. Gill has been his own master for so many years. He has worked on his own terms and has had no boss in the real sense of the term. Now he has joined a company.

Manager: Well, Mr. Gill you will be part of my team? Is that fine with you.

Mr. Gill: Not exactly, I am not used to taking orders from anyone. But I guess, I will got used to it.

7.Lata is happy in the Old People’s Home. It was difficult in the beginning but now she has got adjusted to the people around him.

Friend: Lata , do you like it here in the home?

Lata : Well, you can say that I have got used to it.

8. When I started to work here I needed a lot help, but now I am used to doing all the work on my own.

He used to read several books a month, but he doesn’t have time any more.

We were surprised to see her driving- she didn’t use to drive when we first meet her.

Don’t worry, it’s a simple program to use. You will get used to it in no time.

When I had to commute to work everyday I used to get up very early.

I’m afraid I’ll never get used to living in this place. I simply don’t like it and never will.

Whenever we came to Patna we always used to stay in the TajHotel. We loved it.

When Mr. Sunil was the head of our office, everything used to be well organized. Now it is total chaos here.

Mr. Sk was shocked when he joined our busy company because he wasn’t used to doing much work everyday.

At first the employees didn’t like the new open space office, but in the end the got used to it

Get used to :

We use “get used to “ to show than one will be /could be familiar with weather or situation.

( apako adat pad gayi/ jayegi).

Structure:

(A). S + to be + get used to + situation-----

(B). S + to have + got used to + situation-----

For example:

Don’t worry. You will soon get used to the heat and humidity of Bihar.

Now I have got used to the cold of J&K.

Now six months later she has got used to the routine.

I have got used to this schedule.

I will have to got used to it.

I am finding this new job hard but I am sure I will get used to it soon.

It took my mother years to get used to living in London after moving from Pakistan.

I am getting used to noise now. I found it really stressful when I first moved in .

“Be use to” and “get used to” are followed by a noun, pronoun or the ing form of a verb, and can be used about past, present and future.

I used to vs I am used to

Look at the following two sentences

I used to drink green tea.

I am used drinking green tea.

What’s the difference between two sentences

In the first sentence., “ I used to green tea.” means that in the past I drank green tea, but now I don’t.

‘Used to’ describes an action that did happen, now doesn’t happen now.

Some other examples:

1. When I was young, I used to play with dolls. But I don’t anymore.

Before I passed my driving test, I used to cycle everywhere.

Now in the second sentence.

“ I am used to drinking green tea.” means that at first drinking green tea was strange and unusual, but now it has become familiar.

Be used to describes that action that was , perhaps difficult and is now easy. As “I am accustomed to green tea” has same meaning.

Some other examples.

I’m getting used to strange smell in the factory.

It took me a while, but I’m finally used to using this new software.

I’ll never get used to the heat in India.

READING SECTION ( LET'S SUM UP)

1. When I reached New York it was snowing. I am not used to such weather. I pulled out my woollens and wore them layer upon layer till I felt worm and cozy. But I had a new problem. I was unable to move comfortably as I am not used to wearing heavy woollens. Seven years passed since then. Now I have got used to the cold. I don’t need to pile woollen on my body. I manage with a thick jacket.

2. She was taken aback. She was to finish her dinner at 6:30 which was served in the large mess. She was not used to eating her dinner so early.

Surely she would not be hungry at that time. That was her teatime. But she decided to follow the regimen of the ashram. Now six month later she has got used to the routine . She does not miss her evening tea and snacks either.