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Difference between I used to and I was used to? Wed Oct 31, 2007 14:54 pm  Difference between I used to and I was used to?
 

English Grammar Error, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #19 "Adverbs and Gerunds", question 5

When I was living in the country, I was used to get up very early to catch the train into the city.

(a) was living
(b) I was used
(c) catch

English Grammar Error, Intermediate level

ESL/EFL Test #19 "Adverbs and Gerunds", answer 5

When I was living in the country, I used to get up very early to catch the train into the city.

Correct entry: I used
The error was: (b) I was used
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which ones is wrong it doesn't make any sense.

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Difference between I used to and I was used to? Wed Oct 31, 2007 15:06 pm  Difference between I used to and I was used to?
 

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'used to [do]' (VERB) = to formerly do. I used to get up early but I don't do so nowadays.
be 'used to' (ADJ) = have the habit of. I am used to getting up early every morning.
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