Homework: Ivan Efrain Fuentes Miranda
USED TO, GET USED TO, BE USED TO
Complete with used to, be used to, or get used to and the correct form of
the verbs in brackets.
Example:
I feel exhausted. I such long distances. (not walk)
Answer:
I feel exhausted. I am not used to walking such long distances.
1. When my friends and I were children, we used to eat ice cream a
lot. (eat)
2. Stop shouting at me every time you are not happy about what I
have done. I will never get used to doing everything right if I don’t
feel any support. (do)
3. My little son is used to having porridge with milk for his breakfast
so I needed to find a local store where they sell good-quality milk.
(have)
4. We have moved to the North and now we need to get used to
surviving in the severe weather conditions. (survive)
5. Walter used to sleep a lot when he worked at his previous job but
now he doesn’t have much time for it. (sleep)
6. Sandra is used to being in the highlight because she is a famous
fashion model. (be)
7. Help your cousin to get used to doing sport. He needs to exercise
a lot every day to improve his health. (do)
8. Amanda is used to cooking a lot because she has a big family. So
making dinners for so many people is not a problem for her. (cook)
9. Don’t worry. If I get used to working so I will do your project in no
while. (work)
10. Silvia used to go out often when she lived in her hometown. Now,
she is missing her friends and their enjoyable time together. (go out)
11. George needs to get used to playing American football instead of
soccer. (play)
12. Clark decided to get used to swimming in cold water because he
likes swimming very much but there are no chances to get the water
warmer. (swim)
13. I am not happy about my new job at all. I am not used to dealing
with such unprofessional colleagues and such arrogant clients. (not
deal with)
14. Terry used to work harder when he was a student. Now, he has a
lot of free time and doesn’t know what to do with it. (work)
15. Mark is used to getting up early. He is an early bird. (get up)