Supposed To | Video Overview

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0:00 The phrase “be supposed to” is commonly used in everyday language to express obligation, expectation, or intention. I’m Eva from QuillBot. Let’s examine this phrase, what it means, and how to use it correctly.

0:15 “Supposed to” can indicate expectation. If you think something “is supposed to happen,” you expect it to happen because it is a prediction or plan, like if you say, “It’s supposed to rain today” because you saw that on the weather report.

0:30 “Supposed to” can also express belief. If you say someone “is supposed to do” something, you think that they should do it because it is the right thing to do, or because it is a rule or instruction, like if you say “You’re supposed to let passengers off the train before getting on.”

0:47 You might hear or see “be suppose to,” without the “d,” instead of “be supposed to.” This is incorrect. The correct spelling for this phrase is “be supposed to,” with a “d” at the end of “supposed.”

0:59 Let’s take the example sentence “We’re supposed to be there at eight.” If we write this sentence without the “d” at the end of “supposed,” it’s grammatically incorrect. To make sure you don’t make this mistake in your writing, use QuillBot’s free Grammar Checker.