Writing Prompt ~ Used To

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Writing Prompt: The expressions “be/get used to” and “used to do” cause difficulties for English learners. Review the basic structures of “be used to” and “used to do”. Then write a paragraph about traffic or road conditions. Use “be used to” (accustomed to) and “used to do” (past habits or activities) in your paragraph.

I am used to driving in Canada

My dad used to drive on the highway a lot. He was used to traffic. He used to leave at 6am and return home at 6pm. It used to take him almost two hours each way. I am not used to this kind of traffic. I live in a small town. I’m used to two-lane highways, not 16-lane highways! I used to live in a big city in the UK, but I couldn’t get used to the loud noise and traffic. Because I am used to driving on the right side of the road, I found it difficult to drive in England. I didn’t use to drive on the highways there unless I had to! I don’t think Canadians ever get used to driving on the left side. Are you used to driving on the left or the right?

Written by Tara Benwell for EnglishClub
Tara Benwell is a Canadian freelance writer and editor who specializes in materials and articles for the ELT industry.
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