EXERCISE II: USING USED TO/ BE USED TO/ GET USED TO
Choose the best answer A,B OR C to fill in the gap.
1.When I started to work here I needed a lot of help, but now I ______ all
the work on my own.
a. am used to doing b. used to do c. get used to doing
2. He ______ several books a month, but he doesn't have time any more.
a. was used to reading b. got used to reading c. used to read
3. We were surprised to see her driving – she ______ when we first met
her.
a. didn't use to drive b. got used to driving c. was used to driving
4.Don't worry, it's a simple program to use. You ______ it in no time, I'm
sure.
a. used to use b. are used to c. will get used to
5.When I had to commute to work every day, I ______ very early.
a. . used to getting up b. used to get up c. was used to get
6. I'm afraid I'll never ______ in this place. I simply don't like it and never
will.
a. got used to living b. used to live c. get used to living
7. Whenever we came to Coventry, we always ______ in the Central Hotel.
We loved it.
a. used to stay b. got used to staying c. were used to stay
8.When Pete Smith was the head of our office, everything ______ well organized. Now
it's total chaos here.
a. got used to be b. was used to being c. used to be
9.Mr Lazy was shocked when he joined our busy company because he ______
doing much work everyday.
a. wasn't used to b. didn't use to
10. At first the employees didn't like the new open-space office, but in the end they ______
it.
a. got used to b. get used to c. are used to
11. Jim doesn't have a girlfriend now but he .
a. didn't use to b. used to c. was using to
12. If you go to live in the United Kingdom, you on the left.
a. ll have to get used to drive
b.'ll have to get used to driving
c. 'd have had to get used to
1: It's true_____your aunit's gone back to teaching, isn't it?
A. That B. When C. Which D. Where
2: ____of your brothers and sister do you feel closen to?
A. Who B. What C. Whose D. Which
3: We met in an ancient building, _____underground room and been converted into a chaped
A. That B. Whose C. Whom D. Which
4: I'm going to meet a woman with_____I used to study?
A. Who B. Whose C.Whom D. That
5: My teacher asked me if I knew_____hat got that job
A. Who B. Whom C. That D. Which
6. ____are they doing that for? Please tell me
A. Whom B. That C. What D. Why
7. My older sister was just getting into the kitchen ____ the receiver rang
A. When B. Where C. What D. Which
8: There is no reason ____they shouldn't be successful
A. That B. What C. Why D. When
9: Her uncle lived in Barcelona for several years,____ he taught Spanish
A. When B. Where C. Which D. That
10: _____ movie would you prefer to see ____"Romeo and Juliet" or "Titanic"
A. What B Who C. Whom D. Which
11: I ____like going to pop concerts when I was a teenager
A. Would B. Used to C. Must D. Could
12: John left the party early because he ____a headache
A. Had B. Has C. Used to have D. Was having
13: I remember. You ____ to school here
A. Were used to going B. Have already gone
C. Went D. Used to go
14: I didn't like the noise in the city at fist. But now ___ here
A. I got used to living B. I'm used to living
C. I used to live D. I used to living
15: When I was a child, it ____warmer in summer and colder in winter than it is now
A. Used to be B. Used to being
C. Are used to being B. Is used to being
1. He said it was right_______should be beg.
A. Blind
B. Rhe blinds
C. The blind
D. The blindness
2. The swiss_______thrifty and hard working.
A. Is
B. Are
C. Has
D. Have
3. Mary used to_____a motorbike,but last year she sold it and bought a car.
A. Ride
B.drive
C. Go
D. Live
4. When i was a child,my father used to____me to school
A. Go
B. Write
C. Take
D.play
5. Her father are proud_____her success.
A. To
B.on
C. Of
D.with
6. Everything is different____what the advertisement says.
A. From
B. With
C. At
D. Of
7. She___go to the theatre when she was in London.
A. Didn't used to
B. Didn't use to
C. Used not to
D. Isn't used to
8. Sam has just left when we____there
A. Get
B. Have got
C. Got
D. Were getting
9. My friend-Hoa wants to become a professionl_____.
A. Photography
B.photograph
C. Photographic
D. Photographer
10. The havery rain prevented us______going out.
A. With
B. To
C. In
D. From
11. He used_____as a typist.
A. To work
B. Work
C. Working
D. To working
12. My father worked as a tourist guide______1989 to 2000.
A. In
B. On
C. From
D. At
13. When my father was young,he______get up early to do gardening
A. Was used to
B. Use to
C. Uesd to
D. Got used to
¤ Rewrite the following sentences, using "used to + infinitive"
1. Dennis gave up smoking rwo years ago.
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2. I went to the church when i was a child.
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3. Mr. Michael grew tulips but he does't anymore.
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4. My father smoked a lot of cigarettes a day, but now he give up smoking.
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5. Danis gave up smoking two year.
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6. We often went fishing on this river when small childern.
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7. They often went Vubg Tau at the weekend.
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8. He worked at night when he worked in the suprermatket.
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9. He took a great interest in his piano lesson
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10. He ate a lot of candies when he a child.
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11. He worked hard when he was young.
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Mark the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
21. To stay healthy or become stronger, you should __________ regularly.
A. eat B. go C. exercise D. drink
22. When my father was young, he ______ get up early to do the gardening.
A. used to B. was used to C. got used to D. use to
23. Cameron, ______ directed “ The Titanic”, is one of the leading faces in Hollywood.
A. who B. whose C. whom D. that
24. He found a watch when he _____ in the street.
A. was walking B. had been walkingC. had worked D. walked
25. Do you recognize the girls __________ at the school gate?
A. whom are chatting B. which are chatting C. that chatted D. who are chatting
26. The paintings ________Mr Flowers has in his house are worth around 100,000 dollars
A. what B. which C. whom D. whose
27. Last month. Mr. Donald Trump, ______ is the president of the US, visited Vietnam and had a wonderful time in this country.
A. that B. who C. whose D. which
28. Have you ever read any books by the writer ____ the teacher mentioned in class yesterday?
A. which B. whose C. what D. whom
29. These students, ________ come to my night class, are very eager to learn.
A. whose B. who C. that D. which
30. The mother told her son ______ so impolitely.
A. not behaving B. not to behave C. did not behave D. not behave
V.Choose the correct word between brackets.
21. He ……………..wear a pair of glasses. (used to / use to / used)
22. “Are you a bus driver ? ” - “ No, not anymore, but I ……. .” (used to / used to be / use to be )
23. When a boy I ….. a kite in the afternoon. (would to fly /used to fly/ have flown)
24. He ............…arrive at the office on time.(used always to/used to always/always used to)
25. Susan………early when she stayed with us. (has got up/ used to get up/ gets up).
26. Jimmy and Maria were mischievous children. They …………tricks on their teacher, which
always got them into a lot of trouble. ( could have played / could play / used to play )
27. He ………here but he doesn’t work here now. (has worked/ used to work/ used to working )
28. “Do the Smiths live next door to you ? ”
“No, but they ……………(used to do / used to did / used to )”
29. The dog would bark until someone opened the gate. That’s what he …….
(is used to doing / is used to / used to do )
30. When I was your age, I …………………. for the cinema.
(used to pay 5p / used paid 5p / used to pay 5p )
VI. Choose the best answer.
31. He rushed into the burning building, ………..was very brave.
A. it B. who C. that D. which
32. My father didn’t …………………coffee for breakfast.
A. used to have B. use to have C. use to having D. use be having
33. Without the Braille Alphabet it would be very difficult for ………..
A. disabled B. the deaf C. the mute D. the blind
34 . Thuy’s class is different ………other classes because the children are disabled.
A. on B. from C. in D. at
35. The little boy is helping……………..cross the street.
A. the poor B. the rich C. the blind D. the young
35. Many people lost their home in the Earthquake. The government is trying to establish more shelters to care for ………………
A. the childless B. the homeless C. the blind D. the deaf
36 . The government should have special policies to help the ……………. .
A. disable B. disabled C. disability D. disablement
37. I ………….up late at night.
A. use to stay B. am used to stay C. used to staying D. am used to staying
38 . The blind child …………… a great effort to learn “Braille ”.
A. did B. got C. made D. created
39 . There was a lot of …………….from the local residents.
A. oppose B. opposite C. opponent D. opposition
40 . I’d like to introduce you to Mrs. Thuy, ……… is the teacher of this special class.
A. that B. which C. who D. whom
41. The children will learn how …………….sums.
A. to do B. doing C. do D. will do
42 . We ……….for the delay in answering your letter.
A. sorry B. regret C. apologize D. excuse
43. very few people can ……….my name correctly.
A. pronoun B. pronounce C. announce D. allow
44 . The blind ………..unable to see anything.
A. is B. are C. am D. have
45 . He said it was right that ……………..should beg.
A. blind B. the blinds C. the blind D. the blindness
VII. Choose the underlined part among A, B, C or D that need correcting.
46. Jane couldn’t come to my birthday party, this made me feel sad.
A B C D
47. Dennis used to smoking a lot a year ago.
A B C D
48. Mr. Thuy doesn’t mind taking care for disabled children.
A B C D
49. It took him a long time to get used to drive on the left.
A B C D
50. Check cards are used for replace money.
A B C D
VIII. Change into the passive voice.
1. He has just sent me a greeting card.
2. How many times have you seen him since he went to Edinburgh?
3. We have finished our lessons.
5. The Internet helps us to interact _________________ other people around the world
a. to b. from c. of d. with
6. The port is capable _________________ handing 10 million tons of coal a year.
a. in b. on c. of d. for
7. _______________ technology has had profound effects on lifestyle throughout human history.
a. a b. an c. the d. no article
8. What makes computer a miraculous device?
a. strange b. powerful c. magical d. excellent
9. A _________________ is used to copy the information from a computer on to paper.
a. photocopier b. printer c. speaker d. mouse
10. My aunt has just bought an _________________ cooker
a. electric b. electrical c. electricity d. electrician
11. Because of the _________________ in our company, the accountants can save a lot of time working with figures every month.
a. computer b. computerize c. computerization d. computation
12. A: _________________
B: Well, a microwave is used to cook or heat food.
a. Could you tell me what is a microwave used for?
b. Please tell me how to use a microwave?
c. Can you tell me what is used for cooking?
d. Could you tell me what a microwave is used for?
13. we/ seen/ left/ haven’t/ we/ since/ school/ her.
a. We left school since we haven’t seen her b. We haven’t seen her since we left school
c. We haven’t left school since we seen her d. We left school since we haven’t seen her
1. Ba dropped his watch when he was____________the bus.
A. turning off B. getting off C. taking off D. going off
2. Scientists are looking for an___________way to reduce energy comsumption.
A. effective B. affection C. effect D. effectively
3. _____________ to have a lunch at 12 o'clock every day?
A. Did she used B. Was she used C. Is she used D. Did she use
A. Choose the word or phrase - a, b, c, or d - that best completes the sentence.
21. What would Tom do if he ......................... the truth?
a. would know b. has know c. knows d. knew
22. Jim wanted to know................call and tell him where to meet you.
a. you could b. whether you can c. if you could d. when could you
23. Could you talk........................? I'm trying to work.
a. more quietly b. quieter than c. more quiet d. quiet
24. Whales and sharks are carnivores ....................... means they eat meat.
a. this b. that c. it d. which
25. Would you mind................. me tomorrow?
a. call b. calling c. to call d. if you call
26. You....................Mark. You know it's a secret.
a. should tell b. shouldn't tell c. couldn't tell d. might tell
27. Owls have a strong beak and sharp talons.................mice and other small prey:
a. which used to catch b. used for catching
c. their use is to catch d. they are used for catching
28. We wondered why....................... a tip.
a. to leave b. should we leave c. we should leave d. don't we leave
29. If someone .................... into the store, smile and say, 'May I help you?'
a. comes b. came c. will come d. would come
30. ...............you, I would think twice about that decision. It could be a bad move.
a. f I am b. Should I be c. Were I d. If I had been
31. 'Would you like some cake?' 'No, thanks. If I cake, I....................fat.'
a. ate/ will get b. ate/ would get
c. mould eat/ could get d. am eating/ will get
32.' What are you doing later this afternoon?' ' Oh, ................. the game finishes, go home, I expect.'
a. if b. in c asec. unless d. when
33. She's been studying hard for the exam, so she.................to pass.
a. should b. ought c. had better d. must
34. If I weren't working for an accounting firm, I in a bank.
a. work b. will work c. have worked d. would be working
35. 'Why are you so late?' 'I .................... my aunt to the airport. The traffic was terrible
a. could take b. must have taken c. should take d. had to take
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