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Modals

Modals can be used to show expectation.

Be supposed to is used to show expectation.

Be supposed to can show that an event is expected to occur.

  • My program is supposed to start in an hour.
  • The concert is supposed to last two hours.

Be supposed to can show behavioral expectations.

  • You are supposed to be doing your homework.
  • He is supposed to take his medicine every day.

Be supposed to when used in the past expresses an unfulfilled expectation. In other words, it didn't happen.

  • He was suppposed to graduate from college.
  • She was supposed to take out the trash.
  • They were supposed to report for duty this morning.
This page is one of PLS's English grammar pages for people who want to learn or improve their English grammar skills.