is "to" used?.. (amendment of previous question)

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is "to" used?.. (amendment of previous question)

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He was used to … because he was a good story-teller and used to make up tales about animals.

a) being listened to
(b) being listened


Dear ALAN,
I meant "being listened" in the second version. And now
1) Which version is correct?
2) And could YOU please explain why?..

Thank you..
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Re: is "to" used?.. (amendment of previous question)

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(a).

The particle in a passivized phrasal VP must always be retained. Cf. e.g.

He was used to being looked at.


I do not like being spoken to in that way.
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