ইংরেজি ভাষা ও সাহিত্যEnglish LanguageGrammar — Gerund and Infinitive Usage
৩২. I am used ———— in crowded places.
কto study✓
খto studying
গto studied
ঘstuding
ব্যাখ্যা
Correct Answer: (A) to study
Note: This answer follows the given answer key. However, grammatically, "to studying" (option B) is typically considered the standard rule. Let us explain both positions carefully.
Standard Grammar Rule:
— "be used to" is a fixed expression meaning "be accustomed to"
— After "be used to", a Gerund (-ing form) is used
— Standard answer would be: "I am used to studying in crowded places."
About the given answer 'to study':
— "used to + V1" (bare infinitive) expresses a past habit: "I used to study here."
— If the sentence means "I have a habit of studying" → "I am used to studying"
— If it means "I am going to study" as a purpose → "I am going to study" (different structure)
— The given answer key marks 'to study' as correct, possibly interpreting it as "I am going [used] to study"
Key Distinction to remember:
— used to + V1 = past habit ("I used to play cricket")
— be used to + Gerund = present habit/accustom ("I am used to playing cricket")
— get used to + Gerund = process of becoming accustomed ("I am getting used to the noise")
Source: Wren & Martin English Grammar; Cambridge Grammar of English; Past NTRCA Question Bank.