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The document explains the difference between 'used to' and 'past continuous' in English grammar. 'Used to' describes past habits that no longer occur, while 'past continuous' describes actions happening at a specific time in the past. It includes examples, practice activities, and a reminder of the definitions for effective learning.

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Past_Habits_vs_Past_Actions_Handout

The document explains the difference between 'used to' and 'past continuous' in English grammar. 'Used to' describes past habits that no longer occur, while 'past continuous' describes actions happening at a specific time in the past. It includes examples, practice activities, and a reminder of the definitions for effective learning.

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Past Habits vs.

Past Actions in Progress

What’s the Difference?


1. Used to
- Describes something you did many times in the past but don’t do anymore.
- Example:
- I used to play with toys every day. (This means you did it a lot in the past, but now you
don’t.)

2. Past Continuous
- Describes an action that was happening at a specific moment in the past.
- Example:
- I was playing with toys when my mom called me. (This means you were doing it at that
exact time.)

How to Use Them?


Used to Past Continuous
Subject + used to + base verb Subject + was/were + verb + -ing
Example: I used to swim. Example: I was swimming.

Practice Time!

Activity 1: Choose the Correct Answer


Fill in the blanks with used to or was/were + -ing.
1. When I was a baby, I _______ (used to / was) drink milk every day.
2. Last night, I _______ (used to / was) doing my homework when the phone rang.
3. I _______ (used to / was) go to the park, but now I don’t.
4. At 8 PM yesterday, I _______ (used to / was) watching TV.
5. My dad _______ (used to / was) drive me to school every morning when I was little.

Activity 2: Spot the Difference!


Look at these sentences. Write H for Habit or A for Action in Progress.
1. I used to read bedtime stories. __
2. I was reading a bedtime story when my sister came in. __
3. We used to play soccer every weekend. __
4. They were playing soccer when it started to rain. __

Activity 3: Complete the Sentence


Finish these sentences with your own ideas:
1. I used to ________, but now I don’t.
2. Yesterday at 5 PM, I was ________.
3. My mom used to ________.
4. While I was _______, something funny happened!
Bonus: Can You Make a Story?
Write a short story about something you used to do and something you were doing
yesterday.

Example:
When I was younger, I used to ride my bike every day. Yesterday, I was riding my bike when
I saw a big dog!

Remember:
- Used to = Habit (past, not now)
- Past Continuous = Action in progress (specific time in the past)

Have fun practicing! 😊

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