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Yellowstarstruck Posted 6 years ago
Grammar

Supposed to and should have

Hi! What is the difference between these two sentences? Supposed to means it is expected. Thanks, Fulvio

1. The plane was supposed to arrive 20 minutes ago.

2. The plane should have arrived 20 minutes ago.

  

Top answer

The second sentence is said due to the first sentence.

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  • The second sentence is said due to the first sentence.
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The second sentence is said due to the first sentence.

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yellowstarstruckdifference

The meaning is about the same.

The second seems to imply a little more strongly that the plane has not arrived yet.

CJ

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