| Element | USE: 'BE BOUND TO', CERTAINTY |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | MODALITY |
| SubCat | expressions with be |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | B2 |
| Cando | Can use 'be' (+ modifier) 'bound to' to talk about something certain or inevitable. |
| Corrected Learner Example | I assure you that it is bound to be popular with different clients, especially young people and white-collar workers. (China; B2 VANTAGE; 2008; Chinese; Pass) It is hardly possible to catch a cold when travelling by car in rain which is almost bound to happen while riding a bicycle. (Poland; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Polish; Pass) To sum up, where many people get together, problems are bound to arise. (Denmark; B2 VANTAGE; 2000; Danish; Pass) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | I assure you that it is bound to be popular with different clients, especially those young people and the white-collar. (China; B2 VANTAGE; 2008; Chinese; Pass) It is hardly possible to catch a cold when travelling by car in rain which is almost bound to happen while riding a bicycle. (Poland; B2 VANTAGE; 1993; Polish; Pass) To sum up, where many people get together, problems are bound to arise. (Denmark; B2 VANTAGE; 2000; Danish; Pass) |
| Comments | Note that at B2 learners can modify these adjectives, for example, 'almost bound', 'quite certain'... |
