Hello, fellas. In this session we will learn how to use be supposed to.
(More: https://englishtips4u.com/2012/02/24/engtrivia-suppose-supposed-to-supposed-to-be/)
Be supposed to is used to convey the idea that someone expects something to occur. Be supposed to often conveys expectations about scheduled events or correct procedures.
Examples:
1) The meeting is supposed to begin at 11:00.
2) The election of the government is supposed to be carried out by secret ballot.
Be supposed to also conveys expectations about behaviour.
Example:
You are supposed to park here.
In the past, be supposed to conveys unfulfilled expectations.
Example:
She was expected to participate in our discussion last night. (The speaker expected her to participate, but she did not)
Sources:
Betty Schrampfer Azar, Understanding and Using English Grammar: Third Edition
Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary – 4th Edition
Compiled and written by @fathrahman for @EnglishTips4U on Tuesday, February 4, 2020
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