Be Used To vs Get Used To Exercises
B1-B2 Level
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Context clues help you choose between them. Words like "already," "now," and "completely" suggest the process is finished — use be used to: "She is already used to the routine." Words like "still," "gradually," "slowly," and "starting to" suggest the process is ongoing — use get used to: "He is still getting used to the hours." In the past, "was used to" means the person had adapted, while "got used to" focuses on the journey to that point. Understanding this distinction between state and process is important for B1-B2 level grammar tests.
Quick Rule
be used to + -ing (state — already comfortable) | get used to + -ing (process — becoming comfortable)
- 1.I am used to working night shifts now. (state — fully adapted)
- 2.She is still getting used to her new school. (process — ongoing adaptation)
- 3.We got used to the food after a few weeks. (completed process in the past)
- 4.He isn't used to sharing an office with other people. (state — not comfortable)
- 5.Are they getting used to living abroad? (question about adaptation process)
All 20 questions
Choose between 'be used to' (already accustomed - a state) and 'get used to' (becoming accustomed - a process). Both are followed by a gerund (-ing). Choose the correct form.
After living in London for 5 years, I _____ the weather now. (am used to / am getting used to)
I moved here last week and I'm still _____ the noise. (getting used to / used to)
She _____ working night shifts. She's done it for ten years. (is getting used to / is used to)
It's hard, but I'm slowly _____ speaking in meetings. (used to / getting used to)
They _____ eating dinner late. It's normal in Spain. (are getting used to / are used to)
Can you help? I can't _____ this new software. (get used to / be used to)
Professional swimmers _____ training at 5 AM. (are used to / are getting used to)
I'm gradually _____ living alone. It was scary at first. (used to / getting used to)
Teachers _____ answering the same questions every year. (are getting used to / are used to)
It took me months to _____ driving on the left. (be used to / get used to)
After years of practice, he _____ performing in front of crowds. (is used to / is getting used to)
I'm starting to _____ my new responsibilities at work. (get used to / be used to)
City people _____ crowds and traffic. (are used to / are getting used to)
The children are still _____ their new school. (used to / getting used to)
Nurses _____ seeing difficult situations. It's part of the job. (are used to / are getting used to)
I'll never _____ waking up so early! (get used to / be used to)
My grandmother _____ using a smartphone now. She practises every day. (is getting used to / is used to)
Flight attendants _____ jet lag. They travel constantly. (are getting used to / are used to)
It's taking time, but she's _____ her new boss's management style. (used to / getting used to)
I _____ cooking for one person now. I've lived alone for years. (am getting used to / am used to)
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