Would / Used to

There ............................... be a coffee shop in that corner.

• would

• used to

• Either could be used here

Answer explanation

Used to can refer to past states. Would cannot be used with this meaning.

We ................................. go swimming every weekend.

• would

• used to

• Either could be used here

Answer explanation

Both "would" and "used to" can be used to talk about past habits.

I ............................... like football, but now I don't.

• used to

• would

• Either could be use here

Answer explanation

"Used to" can show past habits

When I was a child I ____ like peanuts.

• didn't use to

• wouldn't

• Both are correct

Answer explanation

We can use "used to + infinitive" (NOT would) to talk about situations or states which were true in the past.

We can only use "would" to talk about repeated actions in the past.

How many friends _______ have?

• did you use to

• would you

• both are possible

Answer explanation

This is a past state, not a past repeated action. Only "used to" can be used.

In the evenings, my father ................ tell us incredible stories next to that fireplace, and we .......... listen, full of admiration.

• would - used to

• used to - would

• used to - used to

• would - would

Answer explanation

This is a past repeated action, so we can use "would".

Which sentence is NOT correct?

• I would go shopping with her every Friday.

• I would have very blond hair.

• She would call me after class to chat.

Answer explanation

Have very blond hair is a state, not a past repeated action. Only "used to" can be used.