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Is it proper to say "Did you use to smoke?" or Did you used to smoke? As far as I know the first from is the correct one. Please advise.
 
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The first is correct, but the second, though incorrect, is sometimes seen in print.
 
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Used you to smoke? is also correct, but it's not heard much nowadays.
 
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