Used to and would

Used to and would help us talk about things that happened in the past.

Would + infinitive without 'to' - Habits

When I had free time, I would practise guitar.
Since we were always in a hurry, we wouldn’t stop for tea on Fridays.
Would you often stay for lunch?
Used to + infinitive without 'to' - Habits

Isabel used to sing in a band.
Pablo didn’t use to drive to work.
Did John use to study with you?
Used to + infinitive without 'to'- States

Bob used to be much shorter.
I didn’t use to like art.
Did Wayne use to belong to the debating team?
Didn’t Margaret use to hate flying?

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