Understanding 'Be Supposed To' Usage

The video tutorial by Arnel explains the usage of 'be supposed to' in English. It covers its grammatical structure, compares it with 'should' and 'must', and discusses its use for expressing external expectations and obligations. The tutorial also explores how 'be supposed to' can indicate expectations based on hearsay and unmet expectations. Additionally, it differentiates 'be supposed to' from 'be going to' and explains the use of continuous forms and formal past structures.

What is the primary focus of the lesson on 'be supposed to'?

• To learn about past tense usage

• To understand a common English phrase

• To explore future tense applications

• To discuss passive voice

Which form of the verb should be used with 'be supposed to'?

• Base verb

• Gerund

• Infinitive

• Past participle

How does 'should' differ from 'be supposed to'?

• 'Should' is for personal decisions, 'be supposed to' is for external expectations

• 'Should' is stronger than 'be supposed to'

• 'Should' is used for past actions

• 'Should' is only used in questions

When can 'be supposed to' be used based on hearsay?

• When you are certain about the information

• When you are making a decision

• When you have heard something but not experienced it

• When you have personal experience

What feeling is often associated with unmet expectations using 'be supposed to'?

• Indifference

• Joy

• Surprise

• Excitement

Why use 'be supposed to be' with the continuous form?

• To highlight a past action

• To indicate a future action

• To focus on an ongoing action

• To emphasize a completed action

What is the main difference between 'be going to' and 'be supposed to'?

• 'Be going to' is for intentions, 'be supposed to' is for obligations

• Both are used interchangeably

• Neither is used for future actions

• 'Be going to' is for obligations, 'be supposed to' is for intentions

How can the past be made to sound more formal using 'be supposed to'?

• By using 'be supposed to have' with past participles

• By using 'be supposed to' with base verbs

• By using 'be supposed to' with infinitives

• By using 'be supposed to' with gerunds