| Element | USE: 'BE SET TO', ASSERTION |
|---|---|
| SuperCat | MODALITY |
| SubCat | expressions with be |
| Lexical Range | N/A |
| Level | C1 |
| Cando | Can use 'be set to' to talk about strong assertion about the future, especially in institutional contexts. |
| Corrected Learner Example | The turnover of our company is set to increase dramatically after the establishment of the e-shop, which itself requires little investment. (China; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2002; Chinese; Pass) The population of children is set to plummet to 11.5% and that of working people also to 46.2% in 2050. (Netherlands; C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY; 2011; English; ) |
| Uncorrected Learner Example | The population of children (0 to 14) is set to decrease to 37% and the population of senior citizens is set to increase to 5.7% (English, C1 EFFECTIVE OPERATIONAL PROFICIENCY, ===NONE===, 2011) This report is set to compare TELECARS and STREETLIGHT CABS in order to select a proper taxi firm for our company. (China; B2 VANTAGE; 2002; Chinese; Pass) |
| Comments | This pattern is used especially in business contexts. |
