Is to / are to + infinitive
Hi,
What does this construction mean exactly?
Example. Celtic are to lay a new hybrid pitch in the summer.
Celtic are going to lay a new pitch?
Celtic have to lay a new pitch?
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Celtic are to lay a new hybrid pitch in the summer. This is a special use of the verb "be" called 'quasi-modal', which here is being used for a future situation. It conveys details of Celtic's intention to lay a new pitch in the summer, but it does not necessarily imply that they are complying with some directive or obligation.
- Celtic are to lay a new hybrid pitch in the summer.
- This is a special use of the verb "be" called 'quasi-modal', which here is being used for a future situation.
- It conveys details of Celtic's intention to lay a new pitch in the summer, but it does not necessarily imply that they are complying with some directive or obligation.
- It's similar in meaning to your first paraphrase.
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Celtic are to lay a new hybrid pitch in the summer.
This is a special use of the verb "be" called 'quasi-modal', which here is being used for a future situation.
It conveys details of Celtic's intention to lay a new pitch in the summer, but it does not necessarily imply that they are complying with some directive or obligation.
It's similar in meani
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