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Maria D Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary

I used to

Hello!

Could you help me, please?

As far as I know the expression "used to" should be used when we mean that we did something in the past and don't do anymore. Is it right?

Can I say:

Yes, I used to smoke when I was younger, but I still can smoke a cigarette at a party.

I used to play the piano for my schoolmates, so now I'm a musician.

I used to eat a lot of cakes. Honestly, I eat them loads now, too.

Thank you!
  

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You did something in the past and you are still doing it now. In such a case it is much better to use the simple present tense: I still occasionally smoke; I'm a musician; I eat a lot of cakes .

— Anonymous

  • You did something in the past and you are still doing it now.
  • In such a case it is much better to use the simple present tense: I still occasionally smoke; I'm a musician; I eat a lot of cakes .
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You did something in the past and you are still doing it now. In such a case it is much better to use the simple present tense: I still occasionally smoke; I'm a musician; I eat a lot of cakes.
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Maria Dthe expression "used to" should be used when we mean that we did something in the past and don't do anymore. Is it right?
Yes. That's the typical usage.
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I've changed your sentences a little. Yes, you can say these.

Yes, I used to smoke when I was younger, but I still occasionally smoke a cigarette at a party.
I used to p
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