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Yellowstarstruck Posted 5 years ago
Grammar

Supposed to

Hi! What is the difference between the two sentences? I gather the first sentence can't be present continuous because the person isn't doing the action. Thanks, Fulvio

1. You're supposed to be studying math.

2. You're supposed to study math.

  

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yellowstarstruck 1. 2. You're supposed to study math.

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  • yellowstarstruck 1.
  • 2.
  • You're supposed to study math.
  • I'm not sure about the grammatical voice of that.
  • , the verb "are" is a linking verb, or in the passive where "are" is the auxiliary verb?
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yellowstarstruck1. You're supposed to be studying math.2. You're supposed to study math.

I'm not sure about the grammatical voice of that. Is it in the active voice, i.e., the verb "are" is a linking verb, or in the passive where "are" is the auxiliary verb? Could it be ambiguous?

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yellowstarstruckto study math

infinitive (non-continuous aspect)

yellowstarstruckto be studying math

infinitive (continuous aspect)

supposed to study math implies 'at some (indefinite) time (in the future)'.

supposed to be studying math implies 'right now; at this very moment'.

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