‘Usually’, ‘Used to’, ‘Be Used to’, ‘Get Used to’: Talking About Habits and Changes

This exercise will help you understand the differences between usually, used to, be used to, and get used to. These expressions are commonly used to describe habits, past routines, and how people adapt to new situations. You’ll work with questions and statements that show how each phrase functions in real-life contexts. Mastering them will make your English sound more fluent and natural when talking about everyday activities and changes over time.

1. When I was younger, I _____ go running every morning.

used to

usually

get used to

2. She _____ drinks tea, but today she had coffee.

usually

used to

was used to

3. He _____ working late at night.

is used to

used to

usually

4. I _____ the noise after a few weeks.

got used to

used to

usually

5. Did you _____ live in this neighborhood?

use to

used to

get used to

6. We are _____ the new software.

getting used to

used to

usually

7. He _____ takes the bus to work.

usually

used to

is used to

8. They _____ live in a small town before moving to the city.

used to

usually

got used to

9. I'm not _____ waking up so early.

used to

usually

get used to

10. We _____ speaking English every day at work.

got used to

used to

usually

11. Do you _____ eat breakfast at home?

usually

used to

is used to

12. I'm _____ driving on the left side of the road.

getting used to

used to

usually