I've got some questions about "I used to do" construct:
1. is it possible to write "Used you to work here?" or "I used not to work here" (without aux. did)?
2. how do I should say "I used to do" in reported speech?
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Re: used to
Yes, these are possible, both in writing and in speech, but very formal and selcom used.googl wrote:1. is it possible to write "Used you to work here?" or "I used not to work here" (without aux. did)?
He said that he used to do.googl wrote:2. how do I should say "I used to do" in reported speech?
Or for more clarity if necessary, you might rephrase to something like:
He said that he had previously done.
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