EnglishChildhood and traditions
Quick quiz ⚡ Unscramble each sentence. Say: State or Action. Then ask: Can we use would?
- We visited Grandma every Sunday. (Action — can we use would?)
- I lived in a small village. (State — can we use would?)
- My grandfather wore a long coat. (Action — can we use would?)
- My school was very small. (State — can we use would?)
- We played cards after dinner. (Action — can we use would?)
- I loved snow days. (State — can we use would?)
- They walked to the parade. (Action — can we use would?)
- She had curly hair. (State — can we use would?)
- Mum made traditional cakes. (Action — can we use would?)
- Everyone knew each other in our neighbourhood. (State — can we use would?)
Choosing the past form
Past meaning | Form | Example |
|---|---|---|
A former state or habit | used to + base verb | We used to live near my grandparents. |
A repeated past action | would + base verb | Every festival, we would watch the fireworks. |
One finished event | past simple | Last year, we watched the parade. |
Key check: After used to and would, use the base verb. ✅
Connect the meaning with the form
Connect each past meaning with the best form
- A former home, situation, or state
- used to + base verb
- A repeated childhood activity
- would + base verb
- One completed celebration
- past simple
Connect the sentences with their endings
Complete each sentence with the correct ending
- My family ___ in the village.
- used to live
- Every New Year, we ___ lanterns.
- would make
- Last year, we ___ the parade.
- watched
Complete the memory sentences
Choose the form that matches the label. ✍️
- Former state: When I was six, I [___] near my grandparents.
- Repeated action: Every summer, Dad [___] us stories about his childhood.
- Former state: We [___] a big garden, but now we have a balcony.
- Finished event: At the festival last Saturday, I [___] a traditional costume.
- Repeated action: After school, my friends and I [___] football in the street.
- Repeated action: My grandmother [___] this recipe every holiday.
Check your choices
Decide if each statement is correct
Look at the time clue
Choose the best form
- In childhood, my neighbours [___] everyone in the neighbourhood.
- Every spring, we [___] colourful costumes for the parade.
- At last year’s celebration, my aunt [___] her special recipe.
- When I was young, I [___] fireworks.
One more check
Your past memories
Meaning | Choose |
|---|---|
Former state or old habit | used to + base verb |
Repeated past action | would + base verb or used to + base verb |
One completed past event | past simple |
Final check ✅
Say one sentence about your childhood, a family tradition, or a celebration.
Use used to, would, or the past simple. 🎆
