Describing Past Habits

To discuss past habits, we can use the phrase 'used to' followed by the infinitive. For example, I used to visit my grandmother every Saturday when I was young. We can also use 'would' as a substitute for 'used to' if it is a habit. For instance, I would play football every Saturday with my friends. Another option is to use 'kept on' plus ING. For example, he kept on reading books well into his 90s. Alternatively, we can use 'I was always' plus ING to describe past habits. For example, I was always getting into trouble with my math teacher at school. And finally, the phrase 'I was forever' can be used to describe recurring habits in the past. For instance, I was forever forgetting to do my history project.