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Anonymous Posted 20 years ago
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be to
is "be to" a formal use? When to use it, what is the meaning of this structure? Thank younvery mucy.
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Hi, You can say, for example, I am to fly to london tomorrow. The purpose of my visit will be to meet the Queen. Is this what you are asking about?
- Hi, You can say, for example, I am to fly to london tomorrow.
- The purpose of my visit will be to meet the Queen.
- Is this what you are asking about?
- Best wishes, Clive
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Hi,
You can say, for example,
I am to fly to london tomorrow.
The purpose of my visit will be to meet the Queen.
Is this what you are asking about?
Best wishes, Clive
You can say, for example,
I am to fly to london tomorrow.
The purpose of my visit will be to meet the Queen.
Is this what you are asking about?
Best wishes, Clive
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We are to report to the president at 2 pm tomorrow. Don't be late!
(We must report ... We have to report ...)
I recommend that you don't use it in ordinary conversations. Substitute "have to" Know it passively in case you see it in writing or hear it from someone rather pompous.
(We must report ... We have to report ...)
I recommend that you don't use it in ordinary conversations. Substitute "have to" Know it passively in case you see it in writing or hear it from someone rather pompous.
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CalifJimKnow it passively in case you see it in writing or hear it from someone rather pompous.
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