Would and Used to – English Grammar Test for B2
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Part A – Multiple Choice (1–20)
Choose the correct answer.
1 When I was a child, I ___ spend hours reading fairy tales.
(a) would
(b) used to
(c) was used to
2 There ___ be a small park behind our school, but now it’s gone.
(a) used to
(b) would
(c) was used to
3 My grandmother ___ tell us bedtime stories every night.
(a) used to
(b) would
(c) was used to
4 I ___ be afraid of the dark when I was younger.
(a) would
(b) used to
(c) am used to
5 We ___ go hiking every summer when we lived near the mountains.
(a) would
(b) used to
(c) are used to
6 He ___ smoke, but he quit five years ago.
(a) would
(b) used to
(c) was used to
7 When I lived in London, I ___ take the bus to work every day.
(a) used to
(b) would
(c) was used to
8 There ___ be so many trees in this area before the new buildings.
(a) would
(b) used to
(c) was used to
9 My parents ___ always remind me to do my homework.
(a) would
(b) used to
(c) was used to
10 We ___ live in this house when I was a baby.
(a) used to
(b) would
(c) are used to
11 I ___ play the guitar, but I’ve forgotten now.
(a) used to
(b) would
(c) am used to
12 When I was at university, I ___ study until 2 a.m. before exams.
(a) used to
(b) would
(c) was used to
13 He ___ visit us every weekend before he moved abroad.
(a) used to
(b) would
(c) was used to
14 My sister ___ cry whenever she lost her toys.
(a) used to
(b) would
(c) was used to
15 People ___ believe the Earth was flat.
(a) would
(b) used to
(c) were used to
16 We ___ not have mobile phones when we were kids.
(a) would
(b) didn’t used to
(c) didn’t use to
17 I ___ eat too much junk food, but now I’m healthier.
(a) would
(b) used to
(c) am used to
18 When I lived near the beach, I ___ swim every morning.
(a) would
(b) used to
(c) am used to
19 There ___ be less traffic here ten years ago.
(a) would
(b) used to
(c) was used to
20 He ___ always forget people’s names when he met them.
(a) would
(b) used to
(c) was used to
Part B – Gap-Fill Sentences (21–35)
Fill in each blank with would, used to, or was/were used to in the correct form.
21 When I was little, I ______ play outside until it got dark.
22 My parents ______ take us to the seaside every summer.
23 There ______ be an old cinema here, but it’s closed now.
24 I ______ believe in ghosts when I was a child.
25 Every Sunday, my mother ______ bake delicious cakes.
26 I ______ wake up early, but now I prefer to sleep late.
27 We ______ have dinner together as a family every evening.
28 She ______ be very shy, but now she’s confident.
29 I ______ drink coffee every morning, but I switched to tea.
30 He ______ always arrive late for class.
31 When they lived in Paris, they ______ visit museums every weekend.
32 My grandmother ______ tell me stories about her childhood.
33 We ______ not have the internet when we were students.
34 I ______ staying up late when I worked night shifts.
35 They ______ go camping together every summer.
Part C – Error Correction (36–45)
Each sentence has one mistake. Correct it.
36 I use to play football with my cousins every weekend.
37 There would a small café near the train station.
38 He didn’t used to like spicy food, but now he does.
39 My mother would to cook us breakfast every morning.
40 Did you used to have a pet when you were young?
41 I was use to eat rice for breakfast when I lived in Korea.
42 People would believe the sun goes around the Earth.
43 I didn’t use to going out at night.
44 There used be a bridge here, but it collapsed years ago.
45 I would to walk to work before I got my car.
Part D – Dialogue Completion (46–55)
Choose the correct answer to complete each dialogue.
46
A: Did you travel much when you were a student?
B: Yes, I ___ take the train to different cities every weekend.
(a) used to
(b) would
(c) was used to
47
A: Your neighborhood looks new!
B: Yes, there ___ be a park here before they built the mall.
(a) would
(b) used to
(c) was used to
48
A: Who ___ help you with your homework when you were little?
(a) used to
(b) would
(c) did
49
A: Did your teacher give you a lot of homework?
B: Yes, she ___ make us write essays every week.
(a) would
(b) used to
(c) was used to
50
A: I didn’t know you could play the piano!
B: I ___ play well, but I stopped years ago.
(a) used to
(b) would
(c) was used to
51
A: Do you remember our old house?
B: Of course! There ___ be a big tree in the yard.
(a) would
(b) used to
(c) was used to
52
A: Did you get along with your classmates?
B: Yes, we ___ study together for hours before exams.
(a) would
(b) used to
(c) were used to
53
A: What did your grandparents do for fun?
B: They ___ listen to the radio every evening.
(a) would
(b) used to
(c) was used to
54
A: There aren’t many buses now.
B: True, but there ___ be one every ten minutes before.
(a) used to
(b) would
(c) was used to
55
A: Did your parents take you to the countryside?
B: Yes, they ___ drive us there every summer.
(a) used to
(b) would
(c) was used to
Part E – Short Reading (56–60)
Read the short text and answer the questions.
When I was young, my family lived near the beach. Every morning, my father would go jogging while my mother used to prepare breakfast. We would eat together, then walk along the shore collecting seashells. There used to be a small café by the sea where we drank fresh coconut juice. Now, everything has changed — the café is gone, the beach is crowded, and I miss those quiet mornings.
56 What did the father do every morning?
(a) Went swimming
(b) Went jogging
(c) Collected shells
57 What did the mother do in the morning?
(a) Made breakfast
(b) Went shopping
(c) Slept late
58 What did the family do after breakfast?
(a) Went fishing
(b) Walked along the shore
(c) Went to school
59 What happened to the café?
(a) It’s still there
(b) It closed down
(c) It moved inland
60 How does the writer feel about the past?
(a) Nostalgic
(b) Angry
(c) Confused
Answer
1(b) 2(a) 3(b) 4(b) 5(a) 6(b) 7(a) 8(b) 9(a) 10(a)
11(a) 12(b) 13(b) 14(b) 15(b) 16(c) 17(b) 18(a) 19(b) 20(a)
21 would 22 would 23 used to 24 used to 25 would
26 used to 27 would 28 used to 29 used to 30 would
31 would 32 would 33 didn’t use to 34 was used to 35 would
36 → used to play
37 → used to be
38 → didn’t use to
39 → would cook
40 → Did you use to
41 → was used to eating
42 → used to believe
43 → wasn’t used to going
44 → used to be
45 → would walk
46(b) 47(b) 48(b) 49(a) 50(a) 51(b) 52(a) 53(a) 54(a) 55(b)
56(b) 57(a) 58(b) 59(b) 60(a)