Exercices used to et be used to : anglais en terminale

Indiquez si la phrase exprime un passé révolu (A), une habitude acquise (B) ou une adaptation en cours (C).

1. I used to bite my nails.
2. She’s used to working at night.
3. We’re getting used to the new timetable.
4. There used to be a bakery on the corner.
5. He isn’t used to spicy food.
6. They soon got used to living in the countryside.

Mettez le verbe à la forme correcte.

1. I used to (live) ___ in Dublin.
2. I’m used to (live) ___ in a big city.
3. She can’t get used to (wear) ___ a uniform.
4. We didn’t use to (have) ___ a car.
5. He was used to (cook) ___ for himself.
6. Did you use to (play) ___ rugby at school?

Mettez les phrases à la forme négative puis interrogative.

1. She used to believe in Santa Claus.
2. They used to go camping every summer.
3. He used to be shy.
4. You used to walk to school.
5. Your parents used to argue.

Complétez avec used to, be used to ou get used to à la forme qui convient.

1. When I was a child, I ___ hate vegetables.
2. Nurses ___ working long shifts.
3. It took me a year to ___ the British accent.
4. My grandfather ___ smoke, but he stopped in 1990.
5. Don’t worry, you’ll ___ it soon.
6. I ___ not ___ eating dinner so early: in Spain we eat at ten!

Dites si would est possible (W) ou si seul used to convient (U). Justifiez brièvement.

1. We ___ go fishing with Grandpa on Sundays.
2. I ___ have a dog called Biscuit.
3. She ___ live in a tiny flat in Leeds.
4. Every evening, my mother ___ read us a story.
5. He ___ be very thin when he was young.
6. On rainy days, we ___ build huts in the attic.

Réécrivez les phrases avec l’expression indiquée.

1. In the past, people travelled by horse. (used to)
2. I have lived in the desert for years, so the heat is normal for me. (be used to)
3. Living alone was difficult at first, but it is becoming easier. (get used to)
4. Previously, this building was a factory. (used to)
5. Getting up at 5 a.m. is not normal for him. (not be used to)

Chaque phrase contient une erreur. Réécrivez-la correctement.

1. I am used to get up early.
2. She use to play the piano every day.
3. Did you used to live here?
4. I would have a red bike when I was ten.
5. He can’t get used to drive on the left.
6. We used to going to the beach every summer.

Traduisez en anglais.

1. Avant, je portais des lunettes.
2. J’ai l’habitude de travailler sous pression.
3. Elle ne s’habitue pas au climat.
4. Autrefois, il y avait une église ici.
5. Tu t’habitueras à vivre en ville.
6. Est-ce que tu jouais au foot quand tu étais petit ?

Traduisez en français.

1. We weren’t used to such luxury.
2. He never used to complain.
3. This software is used to edit videos.
4. Every Christmas, my uncle would dress up as Santa.
5. I’ll never get used to the darkness of Scottish winters.

Lisez le témoignage, puis répondez aux questions par une phrase complète utilisant used to, be used to ou get used to.

1. On which side of the road did Angus drive in Scotland?
2. Is driving on the right a problem for him now?
3. What time did he have dinner in Scotland?
4. Is he used to having dinner at nine yet?
5. Did he use to eat cheese after the main course?
6. What is Angus still adapting to?

Rédigez un court paragraphe (6 phrases) sur un changement dans votre vie (déménagement, entrée au lycée, nouveau sport…).

1. Deux choses que vous faisiez avant (used to).
2. Un souvenir d’action répétée (would).
3. Une chose à laquelle vous êtes habitué maintenant (be used to).
4. Une chose à laquelle vous vous habituez encore (get used to).
5. Une chose à laquelle vous n’êtes pas habitué (not be used to).