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Hi, teachers.Which is the closest to the meaning of 1#?1#   Their daughter is to be married soon.2#   Their daughter decides to be married soon.3#   Their daughter may be married soon.4#   Their daughter should be married soon.5#   Their daughter is determined to be married soon.6#   Their daughter must be married soon.7#   Their daughter will be married soon.Kindly help me.Thank you very much.

Clive · Accepted Answer

First, what do you think, please?

Norwolf · Answer

CliveFirst, what do you think, please?

Hi, Clive. Happy New Year.
I think 3# is the same as 1#. But "be to" has too many interpretations.

Clive · Answer

Hi, Clive. Happy New Year. Thank you. Same to you!

I think 3# is the same as 1#. But "be to" has too many interpretations

Which is the closest to the meaning of 1#?
1# Their daughter is to be married soon.

2# Their daughter decides to be married soon. No. Might not be her decision.
3# Their daughter may be married soon. No. Suggests only possibility.
4# Their daughter should be married soon. No. Sounds like a recommendation or forecast.
5# Their daughter is determined to be married soon. No. See #2
6# Their daughter must be married soon. No. Stresses necessity too much.
7# Their daughter will be married soon.. Yes. Just states it as a simple fact. <<<<<<<<<<<

Anonymous · Answer

1# Their daughter is to be married soon.

7# Their daughter will be married soon.

I agree with the above poster.....number 7 is the best.

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