be/get used to something

1. be/get used to something • Jane is an American who has lived in Britain for many years. When she first arrived it was very strange driving on the left. She wasn’t used to driving on the left. She wasn’t used to it. • But after a lot of practice driving on the left was much less strange. She got used to driving on the left. • Now, after many years, driving on the left is no problem at all. She is used to driving on the left.

2. I’m used to something=it is not new or strange • Frank lives alone. He doesn’t mind it because he has lived along for 15 years. He is used to living alone. • My new shoes felt a bit strange at first because I wasn’t used to them. • Our new flat is on a very busy street. I imagine we’ll get used to the noise, but at the moment it’s very disturbing.

3. Use to be/get used to or used to (past habit) in these sentences. • When I was a child I go swimming everyday, but not any more. • It took me a long time wear glasses. • There be a cinema on this corner, but it closed down last year. • I’m the boss. I be told what to do. (not) • You’ll have to eat less if want to lose weight. • I like Ann but now she really annoys me. • Ron got tired very quickly. He run so far. (not)

4. Use to be/get used to or used to (past habit) in these sentences. • When I was a child I used to go swimming everyday, but not any more. • It took me a long time to get used to wearing glasses. • There used to be a cinema on this corner, but it closed down last year. • I’m the boss. I not used to being told what to do. • You’ll have to get used to eating less if want to lose weight. • I used to like Ann but now she really annoys me. • Ron got tired very quickly. He isn’t used to running so far.