Be supposed to; was / were going to

Be supposed to; was / were going to

Party time

Do you usually go out?

What do you do to get ready for a party?

Listen to Brad and Gayle, they are having a party tonight , and their friends are getting ready.

What do you find out about the party?

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Listen again and write how might they say the things below. Replace the underline words.

• Phil: They say it's going to be really warm.

• Sue: Brad shouldn't eat chocolate.

• Patty: I have to get up early tomorrow.

• Anna: I should be working on a paper.

• Patty: Jen and Martin agreed to be here by 7:00.

• I intended to make a dessert, but I didn't.

Be supposed to / was-were going to

• Can mean "They say..." Ex: It's supposed to be a barbecue.

• Can mean "Have to" or "Should" Ex: I'm supposed to work tonight.

• Can mean "a contrast" Ex: I'm supposed to be studying but I'm not.

• Can mean "What was expected but didn't happen" Ex: He was supposed to call me at 7:00 :(

• Has a similar meaning and can also mean "intended to" Ex: He was going to give us directions but he didn't call.

• I wasn't going to go to the party but my boyfriend insisted.

Multiple Choice

It ________ tonight. Do you want to come to see a movie?

• is supposed to rain

• will supposed to rain

Multiple Choice

I want to see "The Joker", it ___________ good. I ________it last weekend, but I ended up going to a party instead.

• is supposed be / was going to see

• is supposed to be / was going to see

Answer:

• Do you have plans for the weekend? I heard the weather ________ (not be) very good.

• I _________ (go) to a family reunion, but I'm not really looking forward to it.

• Parties _______ (be) fun.

• Well, I _______ ( make) 80 cupcakes. I _____ (buy) them, but my husband said that's cheating.