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Zerlous
what is the meaning of 'am to' or 'is to'?
i dont know how to use correctly, would you mind helping me to realize?
12 янв. 2014 г., 13:43
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Adding to James' answer: All his examples describe something that is about to happen or may happen.
And "am to" for 1st person singular (I), "is to" for 3rd person of singular (he/she/it)
12 января 2014 г.
Hello, Zerious:
Do you have a copy of Michael Swan's PRACTICAL ENGLISH USAGE? He explains it fully.
Here are some of his examples:
1. To talk about plans in a FORMAL style: The President is to visit Nigeria next month.
2. To talk about things that were fated: I thought that we were saying goodbye forever. But we were fated to meet again.
3. With -if clauses: If we are to get there by lunchtime, we had better hurry.
4. Orders: You are to do your homework before you watch TV.
5. Instructions: This cover is not to be removed.
12 января 2014 г.
"to be to" -- intention, obligation
you are to open this box in 10 seconds = you should open this box in 10 seconds
15 января 2014 г.
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Zerlous
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