Fill in the given blank with one of the phrases. I _______ eat meat but I became a vegetarian five years ago.

Correct option is A

The correct phrase to fill in the blank is (a) used to.

Correct Sentence: I used to eat meat, but I became a vegetarian five years ago.

Explanation:

• "Used to" is used to describe a past habit or action that no longer happens or is no longer true. In this case, eating meat was a past habit that the speaker stopped five years ago.

Grammatical Rule Used:

• "Used to" + base verb is employed to indicate actions or states that were regular in the past but have since ceased.
• Rule in Hindi: "Used to" का उपयोग अतीत में नियमित आदतों या घटनाओं को व्यक्त करने के लिए किया जाता है।

Why Other Options Are Incorrect:

• Get used to: (Hindi: अभ्यस्त होना) Refers to the process of becoming familiar with something over time, which does not fit here.
  • Example: I am getting used to waking up early.
• Never: (Hindi: कभी नहीं) Does not fit because the sentence implies the speaker previously ate meat.
  • Example: I never eat meat.
• Didn't use to: (Hindi: आदत नहीं थी) Indicates a habit that did not exist in the past, which contradicts the meaning of the sentence.
  • Example: I didn't use to enjoy reading, but now I do.

Key Takeaway: Use "used to" to express habits or states that were true in the past but are no longer applicable.
Example: I used to play basketball in high school, but I don't anymore.