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Anonymous Posted 20 years ago
Grammar

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
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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.
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CalifJimKnow it passively in case you see it in writing or hear it from someone rather pompous. Emotion: smile

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