| Element | USE: 'BE SUPPOSED TO', OBLIGATION, EXPECTATION |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | MODALITY |
| SubCat | expressions with be |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B2 |
| Cando | Can use 'be supposed to' to talk about expectation or obligation. |
| Corrected Learner Example | However, the show is only on the 14th of March, the same day we are supposed to go to a Science Museum. (Brazil; B2 VANTAGE; 2000; Portuguese; Pass) Our travels are supposed to provide us with pleasure, knowledge and new experiences. (B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Polish; Pass) I have bought some disks but I don't know what I am supposed to do with them. (Spain; B2 VANTAGE; 1997; Spanish - European; Pass) I was supposed to explain to them what they had to do. (Poland; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Polish; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | However, the show is only on the 14th of March the same day we are supposed to go to a Science Museum. (Brazil; B2 VANTAGE; 2000; Portuguese; Pass) Travels are supposed to provide us with pleasure, knowledge and new experiences. (B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Polish; Pass) I have bought some disks but I don't know what I am supposed to do with them. (Spain; B2 VANTAGE; 1997; Spanish - European; Pass) I was supposed to explain to them what they had to do. (Poland; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Polish; Pass) |
| Comments | N/A |
