Explanation:
Let's go through each sentence and figure out the correct form of "used to" to fill in the blank.
1. "We ______ eat pecans. Now we do."
This sentence is about a past habit that is no longer true. The blank should show that they used to eat pecans in the past.
The correct answer is "used to".
2. "I ______ take the bus. Now I walk."
This is also about a past habit that has changed. The speaker no longer takes the bus.
The correct answer is "used to".
3. "My sister ______ like dogs. Now she does."
This shows a change from not liking dogs in the past to liking them now.
The correct answer is "didn't use to".
4. "Did you ______ have a flip phone?"
This is a question about a past habit. The correct form is "use to" because it follows the auxiliary verb "did".
The correct answer is "use to".
5. "Your grades ______ be better than they are now."
This is a past habit that is no longer true. The grades were better in the past.
The correct answer is "used to".
6. "I didn't ______ have long hair."
This is a negative past habit. The correct form is "use to" after "didn't".
The correct answer is "use to".
7. "My mother ______ write. Now she does."
This shows a past habit that has changed. The mother did not write in the past.
The correct answer is "didn't use to".
Final Answer:
1. used to
2. used to
3. didn't use to
4. use to
5. used to
6. use to
7. didn't use to
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of worksheet using.
