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When Charlie was a child, he ____________ with his toy cars for hours.

would play

used to played

would played

On my way home from school I _________ at my grandmother’s house for cookies!

'd stop

used to stopping

was used to stop

My dad __________ always wash his car on Saturdays. It was a ritual!

would

used to

was used to

When I was a student, I _________ often go to the library to study.

would

wouldn't

used to

My sister _________ always collect seashells whenever we went to the beach.

would

used

be used to

I ___________ spicy food since I grew up in India.

am used to eating

will be used to eating

get used to eat

The dog ____________ in its own bed.

is used to sleeping

used to sleeping

to sleeping

They are used to __________ late at night before exams.

studying

study

studied

He ____________ speaking in front of large audiences. That's why he always gives a pitch to the new clients.

is used to

used to

would

She _________ a team after a few months of experience.

will get used to managing

used to managing

used to managed

Don’t worry—you _________ the new routine soon.

will get used to

are used to

used to

would

Nowadays, the company ___________ using AI-powered tools for efficiency.

is getting used to

is use to

used to

Employees _____________ the hybrid work model after the pandemic.

got used to

used to

These days we _____________to the new company policies.

are getting used

get used

used

After he has been hired by Asian branch of GRT company, he _____________ remotely instead of going to the office.

is getting used to working

are used to working

used to work

I want to keep fit. I ____________ up early for my morning workouts.

am getting used to waking

got used to waking

used to wake

They ___________the new software after several training sessions.

got used to

used to

will get used to

It took me a while, but I _________ the new job responsibilities.

got used to

used to

am getting used to

After a few months, she finally _______________ alone.

got used to living

used to living

used to live

We_____________ the noise in the city—it doesn’t bother us anymore.

are used to

used to

would

She___________ on the left side of the road after moving to the UK.

is used to driving

used to drive

driving

He _____________ long hours in his job. He is a workaholic.

is used to working

used to working

used to work

When I was on a diet, I _____________ coffee without sugar.

was used to drinking

used to drinking

am used to drink

They ____________ the cold weather after living in Canada for years.

are used to

used to

are used

She _______________ up early for work. She is an early bird.

is used to waking

used to waking

used to wake

She __________ (drink) coffee every morning, so skipping it now feels strange.

is used to drinking

They moved from a quiet town to a busy city, and it took them months __________ all the noise.

to get used to

I __________ (not like) spicy food, but after a few months in India, I learned to enjoy it.

didn’t use to like

We __________ (have) a small garden, but now we own a huge backyard that needs a lot of maintenance.

used to have

I __________ still not __________ (eat) such early breakfasts; it’s very different from my old routine.

am used to eating

After switching jobs, she quickly __________ (deal) with strict deadlines and long meetings.

got used to dealing

My brother __________ (live) in the city, so moving to the countryside was a big adjustment for him.

used to live / was used to living / is used to living

It took me a long time __________ (drive) on the left side of the road when I moved to England.

to get used to driving

When I was a child, I __________ (play) outside until it got dark, but now I spend most of my time indoors.

used to play

After years of traveling, he __________ (sleep) in hotels and airports and hardly notices it anymore.

is used to sleeping / has got used to sleeping

My parents __________ (not allow) me to stay out late when I was a teenager.

didn’t use to allow

He found it hard at first, but now he __________ (speak) in front of large audiences without feeling nervous.

is used to speaking / has got used to speaking

She can’t believe how quickly she __________ (adapt) to the new school schedule.

got used to adapting

Moving to a new country is difficult, but I __________ slowly __________ (wake up) early every day for work.

am getting used to waking up

I __________ (read) a lot of books when I was younger, but now I hardly have time for reading.

used to read

________ I'd been there loads of times before, I forgot how to get there.

although / even though

I'm a nervous person _______ my partner is very chill.

but / whereas / while

I knew it was her the moment I saw her, __________ we had never met before.

even though / although

________ I know she can be difficult at times, I'm fond of her.

While

I'm going to New Zealand next year ________ I have to save all year.

even if

Which phrase means 'whether or not' and has to do with the conditions that may apply? _________ I had time, I wouldn't help you! You never help me!

Even if

The maths test was very difficult; __________, she earned a good grade.

nevertheless / however

Although it was raining, we went hiking. In spite of ________ , we went hiking.

the rain / the fact it was raining / it raining

Despite _________ (feel) ill, I still enjoyed the party.

feeling / the fact I felt ill

He failed his driving test ___________ he had practised every day for the last two weeks.

although / even though

Which conjunctions are used to contrast different but not contradictory ideas?

while and whereas

however and nevertheless

despite or in spite of

although or (even) though

Complete with one word: Sara has a very demanding job. ... , she finds it extremely rewarding.

However / Nonetheless / Nevertheless

Complete with one word: The town centre has been pedestrianised. ... a result, there have been fewer accidents in the area.

As

Which option is correct? You'd better take an umbrella ... it rains later.

in case

because

since

seeing as

Which option is correct? ... of not being able to go to the interview, Jane was offered the job.

In spite

Despite

Because

Even though

Which option is correct? Sales figures have fallen dramatically ... the economic crisis.

due to

owing

because

as

Which option is correct? ... being a better tennis player, he still ended up losing the game.

Despite

In spite

Although

However

Complete with one word: The project had to be abandoned owing ... a lack of available money.

to

Complete with one word: He has a well-paid job, ... he never seems to have any money.

but / yet / although

Which alternatives replace 'to'? We arrived early at the theatre TO get a good seat.

so as to / in order to

because / so

due to / owing to

therefore / consequently

Which alternatives replace 'because'? I left a message BECAUSE the boss wasn't at her desk.

as / since

although / even though

despite / in spite of

so as to / in order to

Which word doesn't fit? The company is trying to reduce costs, and ... employees who leave are not being replaced.

because

so

consequently

therefore

Which word doesn't fit? There's little chance we will change the manager's mind. ... , it's important that we try.

Although

However

Nevertheless

Nonetheless

____________ the restaurant has a good reputation, the food was terrible

Although

____________ the restaurant's good reputation, the food was terrible.

Despite

The restaurant has a good reputation. ___________ , the food was terrible.

However

She was cold. She went for a long walk, ____________

However

she was cold,___________ she went for a long walk.

Although

She went for a long walk,____________ being cold.

Despite

_________ the fact that it wasn't easy, I finished the homework.

Despite

I finished the homework,__________ it wasn't easy.

Although

finished the homework. It,_________ , wasn't easy..

However

___________ it was expensive, John bought the watch.

Although

John bought the watch.___________ , it was expensive.

However

John bought the watch,__________ the fact that it was expensive.

Despite

It was raining. _________ , we still went to the park.

However

_____________, it was raining, we still went to the park.

Although

__________ the rain, we still went to the park.

Despite