| Element | USE: 'BE SUPPOSED TO', PAST EXPECTATION |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | MODALITY |
| SubCat | expressions with be |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B1 |
| Cando | Can use 'was supposed to', 'were supposed to' to refer to past or future arrangements which may not have happened or may change. |
| Corrected Learner Example | I am really sorry, but I will have to make some changes to my trip. I was supposed to arrive on 11th June 2003, but I will arrive the next month. (Mexico; B1 THRESHOLD; 2003; Spanish - Latin American; Pass) It was supposed to be on Tuesday at 1.00pm. (Brazil; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; Portuguese; Pass) We were supposed to meet at noon with some friends, but they called her to ask if we could meet at the restaurant. (Mexico; B1 THRESHOLD; 2005; Spanish - Latin American; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | I am really sorry, but I will have to make change for my trip, I was supposed to arrive on 11th June 2003, but I will arrive the next month. (Mexico; B1 THRESHOLD; 2003; Spanish - Latin American; Pass) It was supposed to be on Tuesday at 1:00pm. (Brazil; B1 THRESHOLD; 2008; Portuguese; Pass) We were supposed to meet at noon with some friends, but they called her to ask if we could meet at the restaurant. (Mexico; B1 THRESHOLD; 2005; Spanish - Latin American; Pass ) |
| Comments | N/A |
