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Peaceblinkfriend Posted 19 years ago
Grammar

"Toymaker Fisher Price is to recall more almost one..."

Hi all,

Toymaker Fisher Price is to recall more almost one and a half million Chinese-made toys over fears that their paint contains too much lead. (BBC)

What does the phrase mean? How does it differ from 'is going to recall'?

Also, should it be 'more than' instead of 'more'? It is a typo, right?

Thank you.

Best wishes,

PBF
  

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Yes, 'more' without 'than' is a typo here. 'Be going to' future indicates a plan, while the 'be to' future indicates a bit more inevitability, a more solid plan. Also, the 'be to' future is more formal.

— Mister Micawber

  • Yes, 'more' without 'than' is a typo here.
  • 'Be going to' future indicates a plan, while the 'be to' future indicates a bit more inevitability, a more solid plan.
  • Also, the 'be to' future is more formal.
  • Often, though, they are interchangeable.
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Yes, 'more' without 'than' is a typo here.

'Be going to' future indicates a plan, while the 'be to' future indicates a bit more inevitability, a more solid plan. Also, the 'be to' future is more formal. Often, though, they are interchangeable.
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Thank you for replying to my post, Mister Micawber. I think I can see the difference between the two now.Emotion: smile

You mean the futu
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Yes, but I think it's better to just say 'future' (if I can remember to do so!)-- people often think that 'tense' describes a distinct verb form.
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PeaceblinkfriendHi all,

Toymaker Fisher Price is to recall more almost one and a half million Chinese-made toys over fears that their paint contains too much lead. (BBC)

What does the phrase mean? How does it differ from 'is going to recall'?
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Mister MicawberYes, but I think it's better to just say 'future' (if I can remember to do so!)-- people often think that 'tense' describes a distinct verb form.

Only present simple and past simple are tenses, right?
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