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Tutorial on "Used To" **"Used to"** is a phrase in English that we use to talk about habits, behaviors, or states in the past that no longer happen in the present. It's a way to indicate that something was regular or true before but has changed over time. Structure of "Used To" 1. **Affirmative Form**:     - Subject + used to + base form of the verb    - Example: *I used to play the piano.* 2. **Negative Form**:     - Subject + didn’t use to + base form of the verb    - Example: *She didn’t use to like coffee.* (Note: "didn't" requires the base form "like" without the "d".) 3. **Interrogative Form**:     - Did + subject + use to + base form of the verb?    - Example: *Did they use to live in New York?* When to Use "Used To" **1. Past Habits or Routines:**    - "Used to" indicates habits or actions that were common in the past.    - Example: *When I was a child, I used to ride my bike every day.* **2