Fill in the blank: “We didn’t like this house at first, but now we ______ living here.”

Correct answer: Are used to. “Be used to + -ing” means to be accustomed to something, so “are used to living” is correct.

Background: Compare “I used to live here” (past habit).

• Used to: “Used to” (without be) shows a past habit.
• Were used to: “Were used to” refers to the past, but “now” needs the present.
• use to: “Use to” is incorrect.

Did you know? “Used to” + base verb = past habit; “be used to” + -ing = accustomed.

Memory trick: Now accustomed → are used to.