BE SUPPOSED TO

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What does 'be supposed to' mean in English?

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'Be supposed to' indicates an expectation or obligation to do something.

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How is 'supposed to' used in a sentence?

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It is used to express what is expected or required, e.g., 'I am supposed to finish my homework by 5 PM.'

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Identify the correct form of 'supposed to' in this sentence: 'They ___ (be) at the meeting yesterday.'

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They were supposed to be at the meeting yesterday.

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What is the grammatical structure of 'supposed to'?

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It is formed with the verb 'to be' + 'supposed to' + base form of the verb.

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Is the following sentence correct? 'He is supposed to go to the store.'

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Yes, it is correct.

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Identify the error in this sentence: 'We are suppose to meet at noon.'

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The correct form is 'supposed to'.

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What is the difference between 'supposed to' and 'suppose to'?

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'Supposed to' indicates obligation or expectation, while 'suppose to' is incorrect in standard English.

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How do you express a past obligation using 'supposed to'?

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Use the past tense of 'to be', e.g., 'I was supposed to call you yesterday.'

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What is the negative form of 'supposed to'?

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The negative form is 'not supposed to', e.g., 'You are not supposed to smoke here.'

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Can 'supposed to' be used in questions?

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Yes, e.g., 'Are you supposed to be here?'.