Used To Worksheet for ESL Adults — Free PDF

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“Used to” lets adults talk about past habits and states that are no longer true: “I used to smoke” / “She used to live in Paris.” This worksheet teaches the form, meaning, and contrast with past simple.

What This Worksheet Covers

Affirmative (I used to work here)
Negative (I didn’t use to like coffee)
Questions (Did you use to play sports?)
Used to vs past simple (I used to work vs I worked)
Common expressions (I’m not used to…)
30+ exercises with answer key

How to Use This Worksheet

Warm-up (5 min): Show 5 “used to” sentences. Ask: “Are these past or present?”

Section 1-2 (15 min): Students complete affirmative and negative exercises.

Section 3 (10 min): Questions and contrast with past simple.

Section 4 (10 min): Common expressions.

Production (15 min): Students write about their past habits.

Why Adults Need This Worksheet

Adults talk about their past constantly: childhood, previous jobs, old relationships. “Used to” is the natural way to talk about things that changed.

Worksheet Sections (PDF Preview)

Section 1: Affirmative (10 items)

Practice I/she/he/they used to + base verb.

Section 2: Negative and Questions (10 items)

Practice didn’t use to and Did you use to…?.

Section 3: Used to vs Past Simple (5 items)

Choose between used to and past simple based on meaning.

Section 4: Common Expressions (5 items)

Practice I’m not used to…, get used to…, etc.

Section 5: Production Activity

Students create their own sentences about their past habits.

FAQ

What does this worksheet cover?

Affirmative, negative, questions, used to vs past simple, common expressions. 30+ exercises with answer key.

What level is this worksheet for?

B1. Students should know past simple. The focus is on the “used to” structure and when to use it vs past simple.

Can I modify it for my students?

Yes. The PDF is for personal classroom use. You can adapt the exercises to match your students’ needs, interests, and current topics.

How long does this worksheet take?

25-35 minutes for the core exercises, 50 minutes with production. Can be split across 2 classes.

About This Worksheet

This worksheet is part of eslmaterials.org’s library of free, printable ESL resources for adult learners. All worksheets are designed by experienced teachers and tested in real classrooms.

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Used To Worksheet for ESL Adults — Free PDF