I used to ask questions vs I use to ask questions

The correct phrase is "I used to ask questions." This construction is used to talk about a past habit or action that no longer happens. On the other hand, "I use to ask questions" is incorrect in standard English.

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I used to ask questions

Correct. This construction is used to talk about a past habit or action that no longer happens.

This phrase is used to describe a past habit or action that was frequent or typical in the past but is not done anymore.

Examples:

I used to ask questions in class all the time.
She used to ask questions during meetings, but now she prefers to listen.
They used to ask questions about the project, but now they seem to understand it better.
He used to ask questions about the book, but now he just reads silently.
We used to ask questions about the rules, but now we know them by heart.

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I used to ask my mum the most annoying questions.
And then it was only later that I realized how very similar these questions were to the ones I used to ask myself as a child frightened in the night.
I used to ask the same thing about you.
I used to work with him, and he used to ask me out all the time, so it's a little awkward.
An engagement is time to ask questions.
I used to ask her sometimes... but she'd only laugh and say she'd given it away.
Every time I used to ask him, he'd just say...
When I was a little girl, I used to ask men around town if they knew my daddy.
I used to ask myself all the time if these feelings I got were real.
I used to ask your mom if she wanted to split a beer, then I'd cut that sucker right in two.
I used to ask Mom what your job was that you were away all the time.
You never used to ask a lot of questions.
Remember that game we used to play, where you ask questions about the future?
I used to ask God to save, but now to kill.
So knowing that there was superficial data that was being used to match me up with other people, I decided instead to ask my own questions.
You know, when somebody had a question they couldn't answer, they used to ask God.
You have permission to ask questions about that operation.
Dr. Hernandez says it's okay to ask questions.
And after yesterday, I know not to ask questions.
You are expected to ask questions, not necessarily make lengthy statements.

I use to ask questions

Incorrect. This is not a standard English construction.

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Consequently, shareholders shall have the right to ask questions orally at the general meeting and, if provided by the company, may make use of electronic means.
An engagement is time to ask questions.
You have permission to ask questions about that operation.
Dr. Hernandez says it's okay to ask questions.
And after yesterday, I know not to ask questions.
You are expected to ask questions, not necessarily make lengthy statements.
Customers come from all over to ask questions on any subject whatsoever.
The subject should have the opportunity to ask questions at any moment.
Don't be afraid to ask questions.
You have no right to ask questions.
And then you sent me to Rosewood to ask questions.
She wanted to ask questions about Braxton.
It's my job to ask questions after nightfall.
I'm entitled to ask questions.
I thought you brought me in here to ask questions about my husband.
And we needed to ask questions.
Where you get to ask questions.
You told me to ask questions.
That's the best possible time to ask questions.
He has begun to ask questions about his father.

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