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Csckid Posted 14 years ago
Grammar

grammar correction

What is that suppose to mean?
What does that suppose to mean?

which one is correct? and please explain why the other one is wrong
  

Top answer

" is correct. " "To suppose" is used in passive voice in your example. Active voice would be like this: I suppose I'll have to pay for this.

— Avangi

  • " is correct.
  • " "To suppose" is used in passive voice in your example.
  • Active voice would be like this: I suppose I'll have to pay for this.
  • (statement) Do you suppose I'll have to pay for this?
  • (question) Passive voice: It is supposed that I will pay for this.
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"What is that supposed to mean?" is correct.

Of course you can ask, "What does that mean?"

"To suppose" is used in passive voice in your example.

Active voice would be like this:
I suppose I'll have to pay for this. (statement)
Do you suppose I'll have to pay for this? (question)

Passive voice:
It is supposed that
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can you please explain why this is the answer
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can you explain in terms of grammar?
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csckidWhat is that supposed to mean?
Correct as shown.
csckidWhat does that suppose to mean?
Wrong. 'that' cannot suppose anything. Only people can suppose.

CJ
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sorry I am taking long time to understand this.

why it should be 'is' and not 'does'?
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Because the passive voice is formed with 'be' + past participle, not 'do':

What is that supposed to mean?
What am I supposed to do?
I was taken to the stadium by taxi.
We will be greeted by the ambassador.
etc.

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