Lesson 37: Using Be Supposed To and Was/Were Going To

Be Supposed To

• Usage: "Be supposed to" is used to indicate something that is expected or required. It often refers to rules, plans, or expectations from others.
• Form: [Subject] + [am/is/are] supposed to + [base form of the verb] (present and future) / [was/were] supposed to + [base form of the verb] (past)
• Examples:
  • "You are supposed to wear a uniform at school." (It is expected that you wear a uniform.)
  • "He was supposed to meet us at 5 PM, but he didn't show up." (He was expected to meet us at 5 PM, but he didn’t.)

Was/Were Going To

• Usage: "Was/Were going to" is used to express actions that were planned or intended in the past but did not happen. It indicates a past intention or plan that was not carried out.
• Form: [Subject] + was/were going to + [base form of the verb]
• Examples:
  • "I was going to call you, but I forgot." (I had planned to call you, but I forgot.)
  • "They were going to travel to Japan, but their plans changed." (They intended to travel to Japan, but their plans changed.)

Structure and Examples

1. Be Supposed To:

   • Present and Future:

     • Form: [Subject] + [am/is/are] supposed to + [base form of the verb]
     • Examples:
       • "We are supposed to submit the report by Friday." (We are required to submit the report by Friday.)
       • "She is supposed to start her new job next week." (She is expected to start her new job next week.)

   • Past:

     • Form: [Subject] + [was/were] supposed to + [base form of the verb]
     • Examples:
       • "You were supposed to finish your homework before dinner." (You were expected to finish your homework before dinner.)
       • "They were supposed to be here by now." (They were expected to be here by now.)

2. Was/Were Going To:

   • Form: [Subject] + was/were going to + [base form of the verb]
   • Examples:
     • "I was going to clean the house, but I got sick." (I had planned to clean the house, but I got sick.)
     • "She was going to tell him the truth, but she changed her mind." (She intended to tell him the truth, but she changed her mind.)

Usage Differences and Tips

• "Be supposed to" is typically used to talk about rules or expectations.

  • "You are supposed to be quiet in the library." (It is a rule that you should be quiet in the library.)

• "Was/were going to" is used to talk about planned actions that didn’t happen.

  • "I was going to attend the meeting, but I missed the bus." (I had planned to attend the meeting, but I missed the bus.)

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