0
Anonymous Posted 10 years ago
Grammar

Used to vs past tense

Tom drinks tea now, but he ………. coffee for five years.

1. used to drink
2. drank

To me, number 1 doesn't work. What do you think?
  

Top answer

Anonymous Tom drinks tea now, but he ………. 1. used to drink2.

— Anonymous

  • Anonymous Tom drinks tea now, but he ……….
  • 1.
  • used to drink2.
  • drankTo me, number 1 doesn't work.
  • What do you think?
Free · every Monday

Get the Weekly English Kit 📬

New words, one handy idiom, and a 2-minute quiz — delivered to your inbox to keep your streak alive.

3 Answers
0
Anonymous Tom drinks tea now, but he ………. coffee for five years.1. used to drink2. drankTo me, number 1 doesn't work. What do you think?
Both work, don't they?
0
0
Only 'drank' is acceptable. His normal practice was to drink coffee, not drink it for five years.
0

Related Questions