| Element | FORM: 'BE' EXPRESSIONS + INFINITIVE |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | MODALITY |
| SubCat | expressions with be |
| Lexical Range | 3 |
| Level | B2 |
| Cando | Can use the full range of expressions with 'be' + infinitive ('be likely to', 'be due to', 'be meant to', 'be bound to', 'be sure to', 'be certain to', 'be obliged to') with present and past forms of 'be' and with modal 'will' . |
| Corrected Learner Example | People who read books are likely to be more knowledgeable. (Argentina; B2 VANTAGE; 2008; Spanish - Latin American; Pass) I'm bound to feel nervous. (France; B2 VANTAGE; 2000; French; Pass) According to our new marketing strategy, we are sure to increase our turnover and our profit. (Austria; B2 VANTAGE; 2008; German; Pass) [talking about a new job] I am due to start on Monday 4 June. (Georgia (Republic of); B2 VANTAGE; 2007; Georgian; Fail) I would like to inform you that as of 1st of June all operational staff will be obliged to use identity cards. (Poland; B2 VANTAGE; 2006; Polish; Pass) Sleepy and unwilling to take part of the conference, I was obliged to spend the evening listening to the soft voice of a man who was famous for his boring performances. (Italy; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Italian; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | People who read books are likely to be more knowledgable since they get informed. (Argentina; B2 VANTAGE; 2008; Spanish - Latin American; Pass) I'm bound to feel nervous. (France; B2 VANTAGE; 2000; French; Pass) According to our new marketing strategy we are sure to increase our turnover and at least our profit. (Austria; B2 VANTAGE; 2008; German; Pass) [talking about a new job] I am due to start on Monday 4 June. (Georgia (Republic of); B2 VANTAGE; 2007; Georgian; Fail) |
| Comments | N/A |
