use vs. used what is the correct usage? [duplicate]
Oct 27, 2015 · For example- I used to go to school in Paris. (I went to school there before, but now I don't.) Or, When Joshua was a child, he used to climb trees. (Now he doesn't climb …
grammaticality - "Is used" vs. "has been used" vs. "was used"
It is used as the symbol of Paris and of France for over a century. It was used as the symbol of Paris and of France for over a century. It has been used as the symbol of Paris and of France …
"I use to", or "I used to" - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
May 6, 2013 · As reported by the NOAD in a note about the usage of used: There is sometimes confusion over whether to use the form used to or use to, which has arisen largely because …
What is the difference between "used to" and "I was used to"?
The sequence of words used to can occur in many kinds of sentence; in a passive sentence, for instance. A shovel is used to dig holes with. (note that this occurrence of used to is …
When to use & instead of "and" - English Language & Usage Stack …
Dec 26, 2012 · In abbreviations, when abbreviating "and", & is often used: AT&T (American Telephone and Telegraph) P&L (profit and loss) R&D (research and development) One rare …
The difference between "I used to" and "I'm used to" [closed]
Jan 8, 2015 · I am used to something: "I am used to drinking green tea." "I am used to drinking green tea" means that at first, drinking green tea was strange and unusual, but now it has …
"Used to" or "used for"? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange
"button is used for": 2,250,000 hits "button is used to" : 3,260,000 hits Sentences below checked in MS Word English US: (My interpretation in parentheses) The button is used to open the …
Difference between "at" and "in" when specifying location
Oct 18, 2012 · When talking about location, in is generally used for a larger area where there are numerous specific locations possible. I am in the United States. I am in New York. I am in the …
differences - Didn't used to or didn't use to? - English Language ...
Apr 18, 2017 · [1] He didn't use to smoke [2] He didn't used to smoke. Only [1] is correct. The uncertainty about which form to use probably arises because the "used to" in [2] is pronounced …
What do we call the “rd” in “3ʳᵈ” and the “th” in “9ᵗʰ”?
Aug 23, 2014 · In writing, much less so. I think what may be going on is that one just assumes that “June 1” is pronounced “June First”, or “4 July” as “the Fourth of July”. So your perception …