Past habitual with used to and would

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What does 'used to' indicate in a sentence?

Back

It indicates a past habit or state that is no longer true.

Front

What does 'would' indicate in a sentence?

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It indicates a repeated action in the past, often used for storytelling.

Front

Provide an example of 'used to' in a sentence.

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I used to play soccer every weekend.

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Provide an example of 'would' in a sentence.

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When I was a child, I would visit my grandparents every summer.

Front

How do 'used to' and 'would' differ in usage?

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'Used to' refers to past states or habits, while 'would' refers to repeated actions.

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Can 'used to' be used for future actions?

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No, 'used to' only refers to past habits or states.

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Can 'would' be used for future actions?

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Yes, 'would' can indicate future actions in conditional sentences.

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What is the structure of a sentence using 'used to'?

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Subject + used to + base form of the verb.

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What is the structure of a sentence using 'would'?

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Subject + would + base form of the verb.

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Is 'used to' followed by a verb in the infinitive form?

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Yes, it is followed by the base form of the verb.