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Inductive Grammar Activity

(Unit 10, Page 112)

EXPRESSING AN EXPECTATION WITH BE SUPPOSED TO

Look at the sentences expressing an expectation with be supposed to.

We’re supposed to arrive on time today. (Someone expects it.)

Marcy is supposed to bring snacks tomorrow. (Someone will expect it.)
You were supposed to come yesterday. (Someone expected it.)

FIGURE IT OUT . . .
Circle the correct letter to complete each statement.
1. Use be supposed to and _____ to express expectation.
a. a base form b. a present participle
2. Use a present form of be for _____.
a. a present or future expectation b. an expectation in the past
3. Use a past form of be for _____.
a. a present or future expectation b. an expectation in the past
Look at the negative statements expressing an expectation with be supposed to.

They aren’t supposed to know about the party.

She wasn’t supposed to stay past 5:00.
Note: T
 he negative form of be supposed to can also express a prohibition.
We’re not supposed to text during class.

FIGURE IT OUT . . .
Make a negative statement.
1. Make a negative statement from “You were supposed to buy the tickets.”
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Choose the letter of the best interpretation.
2. We’re not supposed to text during class.
■ a. We’re not allowed to text during class.
■ b. We might not text during class.

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Look at the questions expressing an expectation with be supposed to.

Yes / no questions Information questions

Is Paul supposed to give a talk tomorrow? When were we supposed to buy the tickets?
Was the school supposed to pay you a Who’s supposed to call us today?
refund?

FIGURE IT OUT . . .
Make questions from the statements.
1. Make a yes / no question from “They were supposed to finish the job yesterday.”
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2. Make an information question with When from “We are supposed to call Peter.”
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Be careful!
Don’t use auxiliary verbs or modals with be supposed to.
Don’t confuse be supposed to with the verb suppose.

FIGURE IT OUT . . .
Check the correct statements.
1. ■ a. We’re supposed to have a test tomorrow.
■ b. We will be supposed to have a test tomorrow.

2. ■ a. I’m supposed to I should call her.

■ b. I suppose I should call her.

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Inductive Grammar Activity

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DESCRIBING PAST REPEATED OR HABITUAL ACTIONS

Look at the sentences describing past repeated or habitual actions.

Past repeated or habitual actions

When I was a kid, my mom would sew pieces of cloth together to make quilts.
Every weekend, I would walk around the neighborhood and take photos.
Past habitual action
Our grandfather was always fixing things in his garage.
We were always taking care of other people’s pets.
Past habitual actions that are no longer true
My mom used to make quilts. [But she doesn’t anymore.]
I used to love assembling model cars. [But I don’t have the time now.]

FIGURE IT OUT . . .
Fill in the blanks.
1. Use ___________________ and a base form verb to describe past repeated or habitual
actions.
2. Use the past continuous with the frequency adverb ___________________ to describe a
past habitual action.
3. Use ___________________ and a base form verb to describe past habitual actions that are
no longer true.

Be careful!
With non-action verbs that don’t describe repeated actions, use used to, not would.

FIGURE IT OUT . . .
Check the correct statement.
1. ■ a. We would be interested in martial arts when we were kids.
■ b. We used to be interested in martial arts when we were kids.

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