Habits, Repeated Actions, and States (HRS) - Used to - GE 9 - Unit 2

Habits, Repeated Actions, and States (HRS)

A. PRESENT HRS

1. Use Present Simple: present habits, repeated actions, and states.

- I think I am pretty healthy and

- I just eat what I like.

2. Often use Present Continuous: present habits and repeated actions that annoy us or happen more than usual.

- My mom is always complaining about my diet.

3. Use Will + Infinitive: repeated and typical behavior in the present.

Most mornings I will have toast with a lot of peanut butter and jam.

Notes:

Sometimes I will eat junk food (repeated and typical behavior).

Tonight I will probably have a pizza ( a future action).

To show criticism:

He will leave the door open all the time.

B. PAST HRS

1. Use Past Simple and used to + Infinitive: past habits, repeated actions, and states.

- I hardly ever did any exercise.

- I used to see him out running every morning.

2. Use would + infinitive: past habits and repeated actions.

I would get an ice cream or something on the way home from school everyday.

3. Used to

+ I didn’t use to like vegetable.

? Where did you use to live?

- He never used to help with the washing up.

For something that only happen once:

I gave up smoking in May.

4. Combination used to  and would + infinitive

- I used to sleep until 10 a.m., then

- I would get up and have breakfast in the garden.

- After that, I would get the train to work.

My grandparents didn’t use to drive, they preferred to walk.

Where did you use to live when you were at college ?

The office used to be very noisy, but it much quieter now.

When I was young , I used to be very happy.

What did you use to do during the school holidays?

When I was younger, I used to eat a lot of bananas.

 When she was younger, she used to have a pet rabbit.

 My father didn’t use to like cooking.

We went to Bali on holiday last year.

During the summer we used to play in the woods for hours.

During the summer we would play in the woods for hours.

My mother is always complaining about how much everything costs.

My mother always complains about how much everything costs.

Our kids play their music too loudly – it drives me crazy.

Our kids will play their music too loudly – it drives me crazy.

Once I tried to write a novel, but I never finished it.

Uncle Harry never used to like gardening.

Uncle Harry never liked gardening.

Everyday when I get home, I will have a packet of biscuits.

When I was child, I wanted to be famous.

My neighbors will park their car in front of my house.

My neighbors are always parking their car in front of my house.

Feelings and Opinions - GE 9 Unit 2

Feelings and Opinions

Terrified of (by)

Fascinated by (with)

Excited about (by, at)

Satisfied with (by)

Shocked by (at)

Disappointed in (by, with)

Impressed by

Aware of

Famous for

Fond of - menyukai

Sure about (of)

Sick of

Tips feeling

Must use preposition for sick of and fond of

I am sick of this weather (very annoyed or fed up with)

Other can be used without preposition.

I was absolutely terrified.

After preposition we use:

A noun

A pronoun

A verb+ing

Shocked = feel surprised and upset by something very unexpected or unpleasant.

Impressed = admire something or someone because we notice how good, successful, or clever they are.

Aware = know that something exist, have knowledge or experience of a particular thing.

Fond = like something or somebody very much

Sick = very annoyed at or fed up with something.

I am terrified of flying.

I am fascinated by other cultures.

I always get excited about travelling to new places.

I am usually satisfied with the service I get on planes.

I am shocked by how little some people know about my country.

I was quite disappointed in the last place I went to on holiday.

I was impressed by the facilities at the last hotel I stayed in.

I am not aware of any dangers for travelers in my country.

My country is famous for its historical buildings.

I grew very fond of the people I met on holiday.

I am not sure about the need for so many security checks at airports.

I am sick of wasting time at the airport because of delays or cancelations.

I have always been fascinated by exotic countries.

Imagine how excited I was about having the opportunity to work as volunteer nurse in Mongolia.

I am not interested in politics.

Australia is famous for its beaches.

My mum is terrified of big dogs.

We really disappointed in our hotel.

She was satisfied with the course.

Were you aware of the problem.

I am not sure about the colour of that tie.

She was shocked by the standard of driving.

I was very fond of music as a child.

I was fascinated by the local culture.

Is he excited about going to japan?

My tutor was impressed by my exam results.

He is sick of driving to work every day.

He is excited about moving.

I am not satisfied with the service.

I am aware of the problems.

She was disappointed in her result.

I am impressed by the food.

I am sick of waiting for her.

He is not sure about the colour.

He is famous for being late.

I was shocked by how much he knew about me.

She is terrified of the dark.

He has always been fascinated by magic tricks.

I was surprised to find that my flight had been moved to first class. 

I am confused by the findings of the report. 

I feel tired after working hard all day. 

I'm bored of doing the same thing every day. 

Have you seen that film? It is absolutely terrifying. 

Dogs often feel frightened during fireworks. 

I was shocked to hear about the earthquake.

I think that rainy days in winter are depressing. 

It was the most exciting film that I have watched. 

The meals of Kansas' Cafe are satisfying.






Intensifier


The consultants were deeply disappointed by the board’s failure to adopt their recommendations.

Our visitors thoroughly enjoyed the social evening we organized.

I was quite surprised to hear they’re getting married.

I was absolutely amazed to hear they’re getting married.

I was a bit frightened when he started driving at 100 mph.

I was completely terrified when he started driving at 100 mph.